Flagstaff, AZ 86002 Weather Alerts

Coconino County5:18 AM MST35.20°N, 111.65°W

Flood Warning

Severe · Expected

Until 2:00 PM Thu·Issued 1:56 AM Thu Oct 22·NWS Flagstaff AZ

Flood Warning issued October 22 at 1:56AM MST until October 22 at 2:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ

Details

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.

What to do

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.

Stay away or be swept away! The banks of creeks and washes are unstable and unsafe during any flooding event.

Areas: Coconino, AZ

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe · Future

Until 10:00 AM Thu·Issued 2:15 AM Thu Oct 22·NWS Flagstaff AZ

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued October 22 at 2:15AM MST until October 22 at 10:00AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ

Details

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 691 UNTIL 10 AM MST /11 AM MDT/ THIS MORNING. SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 690 HAS EXPIRED. THE NEW WATCH IS VALID FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN ARIZONA THE NEW WATCH INCLUDES 4 COUNTIES

IN NORTH CENTRAL ARIZONA

COCONINO NAVAJO

IN NORTHEAST ARIZONA

APACHE

IN WEST CENTRAL ARIZONA

YAVAPAI

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF CAMP VERDE, CHINLE, COTTONWOOD, FLAGSTAFF, FORT DEFIANCE, HOLBROOK, KAYENTA, LUKACHUKAI, PRESCOTT, SEDONA, SHOW LOW, SNOWFLAKE, SPRINGERVILLE, ST. JOHNS, WHITERIVER, WINDOW ROCK, AND WINSLOW.

Areas: Apache, AZ; Coconino, AZ; Navajo, AZ; Yavapai, AZ

Flood Watch

Severe · Future

Until 11:00 PM Thu·Issued 5:53 AM Wed Oct 21·NWS Flagstaff AZ

Flood Watch issued October 21 at 5:53AM MST until October 22 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ

Details

What: Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

Where: All of northern and central Arizona.

When: Through Thursday evening.

Impacts: Flash flooding will be possible in creeks, normally dry washes, swimming holes, and over recently burned areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded.

Additional details: - An upper-level trough will bring a deep surge of subtropical and tropical moisture into our region. Showers and thunderstorms will develop across much of northern and central Arizona early Wednesday morning and continue through Thursday evening. Stronger thunderstorms will bring threats of Flash Flooding, while more prolonged rainfall could lead to elevated flow in streams, rivers, and washes. - Additional information is available at weather.gov/flagstaff.

What to do

Have a way to receive Flash Flood Warnings and be prepared to take action should warnings be issued.

Areas: Kaibab Plateau; Marble and Glen Canyons; Grand Canyon Country; Coconino Plateau; Yavapai County Mountains; Northeast Plateaus and Mesas Hwy 264 Northward; Chinle Valley; Chuska Mountains and Defiance Plateau; Little Colorado River Valley in Coconino County; Little Colorado River Valley in Navajo County; Little Colorado River Valley in Apache County; Western Mogollon Rim; Eastern Mogollon Rim; White Mountains; Northern Gila County; Yavapai County Valleys and Basins; Oak Creek and Sycamore Canyons; Black Mesa Area; Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264

From the National Weather Service. In an emergency follow the instructions of local officials.

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