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weather NWS severe Coconino, AZ September 1, 2026 at 5:26 AM

Flash Flood Warning

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The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... The Paria River in... Coconino County in north central Arizona...

* Until 515 AM MST Tuesday.

* At 1026 PM MST, a river gauge on the Paria River reported a rapid rise of about 4 feet from thunderstorms producing heavy rain over the Paria River. Up to 2 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing f

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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