COCONINO, AZ — FFWFGZ
The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for... Coconino County in north central Arizona...
* Until 530 PM MST /630 PM MDT/.
* At 228 PM MST /328 PM MDT/, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Flood waters flowing in from the Moenkopi Wash are also emptying into the Little Colorado River near Cameron at this time which will elevate water levels in the warning area.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, normally dry washes, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Little Colorado River Navajo Tribal Park and Salt Trail Canyon.
This includes the following highways... the Colorado River near mile marker 62. State Route 64 near mile marker 282...and between mile markers 285 and 286.
This includes the following recreation areas and campgrounds... Blue Water Base Camp, Old Fish Camp Site and Above LCR Camp Site.
This includes the following swimming holes... Blue Water Base Camp.
This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers... Little Colorado River, Moenkopi Wash, Bekihatso Wash, Sheep Wash and Colorado 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