COCONINO, AZ — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...East Flagstaff and the Rio de Flag in Coconino County.
* WHEN...Until 1130 PM MST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Roads are closed and impassable due to flooding. Deadly flooding over low-water crossings.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 520 PM MST, Roads remain closed within the Flagstaff area due to flooding from earlier heavy rainfall. Flooding will remain a threat along the Rio de Flag while water levels decrease through this evening. - This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers... Rio de Flag. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... East Flagstaff, Doney Park, Downtown Flagstaff, Northern Arizona University, Country Club, Cheshire and Coconino Estates. - This includes the following recreation areas andcampgrounds... Ponderosa Trails Park, Thorpe Park, Wheeler Park, Foxglenn Park, McPherson Park, Bushmaster Park and Picture Canyon Preserve. - Additional information is available at weather.gov/flagstaff.
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.
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