Eagar, AZ Weather Alerts

Apache County10:27 PM MST34.11°N, 109.29°WElevation 7,083 ft

Flood Warning

Severe · Expected

Until 7:45 AM Fri·Issued 7:55 PM Thu Oct 22·NWS Flagstaff AZ

Flood Warning issued October 22 at 7:55PM MST until October 23 at 7:45AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ

Details

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

Where: Apache County in northeastern Arizona...

When: Until 845 AM MDT Friday.

Impacts: Flooding of creeks and normally dry washes is imminent or occurring.

Additional details: - At 848 PM MDT, local law enforcement reported flooding in the Chinle area. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Chinle Creek is expected to experience flooding northward to Rock Point. - This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers... Black Mountain Wash, Muerto, White Water Wash, Lukachukai Creek, Chinle Creek, Tezinie Wash, Black Rock Canyon and Sheep Dip Creek. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Chinle, Many Farms, Rock Point, Canyon De Chelly National Monument, Many Farms Lake and Mummy Cave Overlook. - This includes Highway 191 between mile markers 455 and 459...and between mile markers 462 and 471...and between mile markers 485 and 500.

This includes the following recreation areas andcampgrounds... Tsegi Overlook, Junction Overlook, White House Overlook, Antelope House Overlook, Face Rock Overlook and Spider Rock Overlook. - Additional information is available at weather.gov/flagstaff.

What to do

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

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

Areas: Apache, 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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