APACHE, AZ — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Apache County in northeastern Arizona...
* WHEN...Until 900 PM MDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of creeks and normally dry washes is occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 857 AM MDT,A river gauge on Chinle Creek near Chinle continued to report a stream level of around 3.6 feet with additional rainfall forecast. As a result, further flooding is anticipated through the day. - This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers... Muerto, Canyon del, Nazlini Wash, Sheep Dip Creek, Coyote Wash, Black Rock Canyon and Chinle Wash. - For Chinle Creek at Chinle Creek at Chinle: At 8:00am the stage was 3.58 feet. Flood Stage is 4.0 feet. Impacts: At 3.6 feet: Chinle Creek becomes impassable to recreational vehicles. At 4.0 feet: Water begins to encroach upon structures just upstream of the Highway 64 bridge near the Canyon de Chelly welcome center. At 4.3 feet: Flooding to homes and residences in Chinle on left bank downstream from Highway 64 bridge. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Chinle, Canyon De Chelly National Monument and Mummy Cave Overlook. - This includes the following recreation areas andcampgrounds... Junction Overlook, White House Overlook, Antelope House Overlook and Face Rock Overlook. - Additional information is available at weather.gov/flagstaff.
Flooding in Apache, 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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