COCONINO, AZ — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...The Rio de Flag near Flagstaff in Coconino County.
* WHEN...Until 600 AM MST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of the Little Colorado River is occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1033 PM MST, river gauges along the Rio de Flag show falling water levels, however flow remained elevated from Foxglenn Park to Picture Canyon Preserve. Flooding will remain a threat in the Country Club neighborhood through the early morning hours as water levels fall. - This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers... Rio de Flag. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Downtown Flagstaff, Country Club and Coconino Estates. - This includes the following recreation areas andcampgrounds... Ponderosa Trails Park, Thorpe Park, Wheeler Park, Foxglenn 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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