COCONINO, AZ — FFWFGZ
The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for... The Paria River in... Coconino County in north central Arizona...
* Until 830 PM MST /930 PM MDT/ Tonight.
* At 226 PM MST /326 PM MDT/, repeated heavy rainfall from thunderstorms across the region have caused a nearly 6 foot rise on the Paria River, with additional rises reported well upstream. Levels are falling at Lees Ferry, but are expected to rise again later this afternoon and evening. Flash flooding is ongoing.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding in and around the Paria River.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of areas in and around the Paria River.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Lees Ferry and Vermilion Cliffs National Monument.
This includes the Colorado River near mile marker 0.
This includes the following recreation areas and campgrounds... Lees Ferry Camp Site.
This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers... Colorado River and Paria River.
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.
Verified by Alert USA • NWS