COCONINO, AZ — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Moenkopi Wash in Coconino County...
* WHEN...Until 1100 AM MST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of Moenkopi Wash is occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 115 AM MST, a river guage on Moenkopi Wash near Tuba City continues to report falling water levels, though still remains above Major flood stage. Water levels are forecast to fall below flood stage by the late morning. - Flooding is occurring along Moenkopi Wash. - For Moenkopi Wash at Moenkopi Wash Near Tuba City: At 12:45am MST the stage was 29.76 feet. Flood Stage is 27.0 feet. 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... 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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