COCONINO, AZ — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues along Moenkopi Wash and the Little Colorado River.
* WHERE...Moenkopi Wash and the Little Colorado River from Cameron to the Colorado River confluence.
* WHEN...Until 1100 AM MST /noon MDT/ Tonight.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of Moenkopi Wash and the Little Colorado River is occurring. Further rises in the water levels of already flooded creeks and normally dry washes. Deadly flooding over low-water crossings.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1137 PM MST /1237 AM MDT/, The river gauge on Moenkopi Wash remains above major flood stage. High flows will 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... Little Colorado River and Moenkopi Wash.
Flooding is occurring along Moenkopi Wash. - For Moenkopi Wash at Moenkopi Wash Near Tuba City: At 10:45pm MST /11:45pm MDT/ the stage was above major flood stage. Flood Stage is 27.0 feet. Forecast: Water levels will gradually fall through the overnight, and fall below flood stage late Friday morning. 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 and Salt Trail Canyon. - This includes the following recreation areas andcampgrounds... Blue Water Base Camp and Old Fish Camp Site. - 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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