In partnership with the National Weather Service
FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING
Flood Watch issued July 20 at 12:38PM MST until July 21 at 10:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
* WHAT…Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE…Portions of east central, north central, northeast, and
west central Arizona, including the following areas, in east
central Arizona, Northern Gila County. In north central Arizona,
Black Mesa Area, Coconino Plateau, Eastern Mogollon Rim, Grand
Canyon Country, Kaibab Plateau, Little Colorado River Valley in
Coconino County, Marble and Glen Canyons, Northeast Plateaus and
Mesas Hwy 264 Northward, Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy
264 and Western Mogollon Rim. In northeast Arizona, Little Colorado
River Valley in Apache County, Little Colorado River Valley in
Navajo County and White Mountains. In west central Arizona, Yavapai
County Mountains.
* WHEN…From Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS…Flash flooding will be possible in creeks, normally dry
washes, swimming holes, and over recently burned areas. Raging
killer currents will be possible in side canyons and narrow slot
canyons. Low-water crossings may be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– Deep monsoon moisture in place across northern Arizona will lead
to storms capable of producing rainfall in excess of 2 inches per
hour, resulting in an enhanced risk of flash flooding.
– Additional information is available at weather.gov/flagstaff.
