COCONINO, AZ — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected 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 200 PM MST /300 PM 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 152 AM MST /252 AM MDT/, Water levels in Moenkopi Wash remained above major flood stage. Elevated flow was also observed on the Little Colorado River near Cameron. With additional heavy rain expected, flooding is expected to continue. - 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 near Tuba City: At 12:45am MST /1:45am MDT/ the stage was 33.55 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... 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. - 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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