Timeline: When will dangerous, tropically enhanced flooding reach the Southwest, Southern Plains and Midwest?
Fox Weather • 9/28/2026 – 9/29/2026
Summary
A dangerous multiday flood event is developing across the Four Corners, Southwest, and Plains this week. This is due to tropical moisture from Hurricane Polo, which is set to make landfall in Baja California, and the remnants of Odalys spreading northward through the week.
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
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Hours Since Seen
Final Score12/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier97% (0.5^2/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Score BreakdownRisk 70
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (4/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity
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