APACHE, AZ — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Chinle Creek from Chinle to Rock Point.
* WHEN...Until 845 AM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of Chinle Creek is occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 537 AM MDT, a river guage on Chinle Creek at Canyon de Chelly reported falling water levels. Flooding will remain a concern along Chinle Creek downstream of Chinle to Rock Point as water levels continue to fall through early this morning. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Chinle, Many Farms, Rock Point and Many Farms Lake. - 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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