Flagstaff, AZ 86002 Weather Alerts

Coconino County1:57 AM MST35.20°N, 111.65°W

Flash Flood Warning

Severe · Immediate

Until 2:00 AM Thu·Issued 9:49 PM Wed Oct 21·NWS Flagstaff AZ

Flash Flood Warning issued October 21 at 9:49PM MST until October 22 at 2:00AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ

Details

FFWFGZ

The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for... The Moenkopi Wash in... Coconino County in north central Arizona...

* Until 200 AM MST /300 AM MDT/.

* At 949 PM MST /1049 PM MDT/, Moenkopi Wash remained above major flood stage, with only a gradual decrease over the last hour. With additional heavy rain expected in the Moenkopi Wash basin, flooding is expected to continue. Flash flooding is already occurring.

HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding in and around the Moenkopi Wash.

SOURCE...River gauge reported.

IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of areas in and around the Moenkopi Wash.

* For Moenkopi Wash near Tuba City: At 8:45pm MST /9:45pm MDT/ the stage was 33.54 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 flash flooding include... Moenkopi.

This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers... Hamblin Wash, Begashibito Wash, Little Colorado River, Moenkopi Wash and Fivemile Wash.

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.

Low water crossings will become dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.

Areas: Coconino, AZ

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe · Future

Until 2:00 AM Thu·Issued 7:29 PM Wed Oct 21·NWS Flagstaff AZ

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued October 21 at 7:29PM MST until October 22 at 2:00AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ

Details

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 690 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 2 AM MST /3 AM MDT/ THURSDAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN ARIZONA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES

IN NORTH CENTRAL ARIZONA

COCONINO NAVAJO

IN WEST CENTRAL ARIZONA

YAVAPAI

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF CAMP VERDE, COTTONWOOD, FLAGSTAFF, HOLBROOK, KAYENTA, PRESCOTT, SEDONA, SHOW LOW, SNOWFLAKE, WHITERIVER, AND WINSLOW.

Areas: 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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