COCONINO, AZ — FFWFGZ
The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for... Moenkopi Wash in Coconino County in north central Arizona...
* Until 100 AM MST Monday.
* At 458 PM MST, a gauge on the Moenkopi Wash reported a rise above action stage from heavy rain in the Moenkopi Wash basin. Further rises are expected, with water levels expected to exceed major flood stage. Flash flooding is already occurring.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing flash flooding.
SOURCE...River gauge reported.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of Moenkopi Wash.
* For Moenkopi Wash near Tuba City: At 4:45pm MST the stage was 26.0 feet. Flood Stage is 27.0 feet. Forecast: A crest of 29.45 feet is expected at 5:00am MST Monday. Impacts: At 27.0 feet: At 27.0 feet water begins to encroach on homes in lower Moenkopi Village and floods crop fields along the river.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Moenkopi.
This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers... Fivemile Wash, Hamblin Wash, Begashibito Wash and Moenkopi Wash.
Flooding in Coconino, AZ can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
Verified by Alert USA • NWS