Flagstaff, AZ 86003 Weather Alerts

Coconino County7:34 PM MST35.20°N, 111.65°W

Flash Flood Warning

Severe · Immediate

Until 8:30 PM Wed·Issued 5:17 PM Wed Oct 21·NWS Flagstaff AZ

Flash Flood Warning issued October 21 at 5:17PM MST until October 21 at 8:30PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ

Details

At 517 PM MST /617 PM MDT/, A river gauge on the Little Colorado River at the Colorado River reported a rapid rise of 3 feet from flows upstream. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

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

SOURCE...The Little Colorado River Gauge at the Colorado River recorded a 3 foot rise with a current flow of 3000 cfs.

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... Moenkopi Wash, Sheep Wash, Colorado River, Little Colorado River and Bekihatso Wash.

What to do

Flooding of washes and creeks will occur, some dirt roads will become muddy and impassable. Paved roads and underpasses could become flooded as well.

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

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