Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued October 10 at 11:08AM MST until October 12 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
Affected area: Kaibab Plateau; Marble and Glen Canyons; Grand Canyon Country; Coconino Plateau; Yavapai County Mountains; Western Mogollon Rim; Eastern Mogollon Rim; Northern Gila County; Yavapai County Valleys and Basins; Oak Creek and Sycamore Canyons
Effective: Oct 10, 2026 11:08 AM GMT-0700
Expires: Oct 12, 2026 5:00 AM GMT-0700
Alert details
* WHAT…Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE…western Coconino, northern Gila, far southern Navajo, and
Yavapai counties.
* WHEN…Through late Sunday night.
* 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…
– Showers and thunderstorms are expected to increase in coverage
through today, and continue through the overnight hours into
Sunday. With deep tropical moisture in place from the remnants of
Tropical Storm Rachel, periods of embedded heavy rainfall will be
possible leading to flash flooding. Additionally, the extended
period of rain could lead to elevated flow in creeks, normally
dry washes, and rivers.
– Additional information is available at weather.gov/flagstaff.
Safety information
Have a way to receive Flash Flood Warnings and be prepared to take
action should warnings be issued.
Source: NWS Flagstaff AZ
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