COCONINO, AZ — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Moenkopi Wash near Tuba City in Coconino County...
* WHEN...Until 700 PM MST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of Moenkopi Wash is occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 654 PM MST, water levels are continue to gradually fall, with levels now right at moderate flood stage and expected to fall below by midnight MST. Water is forecast to continue to fall, eventually falling below flood stage by Thursday evening. - Flooding is occurring along Moenkopi Wash. - For Moenkopi Wash at Moenkopi Wash Near Tuba City: At 6:45pm MST the stage was 28.04 feet. Flood Stage is 27.0 feet. Forecast: Water levels will continue to gradually fall, falling below flood stage Thursday evening. 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 flooding include... Tuba City and Moenkopi. - 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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