COCONINO, AZ — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Moenkopi Wash in north central Arizona...
* WHEN...Until 345 PM MST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of Moenkopi Wash is occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 642 AM MST, a stream gauge on Moenkopi Wash has risen to 33.7 feet, above the Major Flood Stage. Elevated flow above Flood Stage is expected to continue through the day today. - This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers... Moenkopi Wash - For Moenkopi Wash at Moenkopi Wash Near Tuba City: At 5:45am MST the stage was 33.71 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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