APACHE, AZ; Gila, AZ; Navajo, AZ — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...southern Apache and southern Navajo counties...
* WHEN...Until 300 AM MST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of creeks and normally dry washes is imminent or occurring. Deadly flooding over low-water crossings.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 851 PM MST, River gauges on the Little Colorado River and East Fork White River continued to indicated elevated flow. Flooding is ongoing in the warned area. - This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers... Little Colorado River, Black River, Zuqi River, Zui River, Diamond Creek, White River, Puerco River, Carrizo Wash, Nutrioso Creek, and Show Low Creek. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Whiteriver, Springerville, Eagar, St. Johns, North Fork, Canyon Day, Rainbow City, Seven Mile, East Fork, McNary, Turkey Creek, Alpine, Fort Apache, Greer, Vernon, and Concho. - Additional information is available at weather.gov/flagstaff.
Flooding in Apache, AZ; Gila, AZ; Navajo, 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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