COCONINO, AZ — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Moenkopi Wash and the Little Colorado River from Cameron to the Colorado River confluence.
* WHEN...Until midnight MST /100 AM MDT/ Tonight.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of creeks and normally dry washes is imminent or occurring. Further rises in the water levels of already flooded creeks and normally dry washes. Deadly flooding over low-water crossings.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 148 PM MST /248 PM MDT/, The river gauge on Moenkopi Wash remains above flood stage, and additional rainfall today will keep levels elevated into tonight. High flows continue along the Little Colorado River from the confluence with the Moenkopi Wash to the Colorado River. - This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers... Hamblin Wash, Begashibito Wash, Little Colorado River, Moenkopi Wash, Bekihatso Wash, Fivemile Wash and Sheep Wash.
Flooding is occurring along Moenkopi Wash. - For Moenkopi Wash at Moenkopi Wash Near Tuba City: Moenkopi Wash remains at major flood stage, and is forecast to drop below flood stage by around midnight MDT tonight. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Tuba City, Moenkopi, Little Colorado River Navajo Tribal Park and Salt Trail Canyon. - This includes the following recreation areas andcampgrounds... Blue Water Base Camp and Old Fish Camp Site.
This includes the following swimming holes... Blue Water Base Camp. - 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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