Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued October 30 at 9:57PM MST until November 2 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
Affected area: Kaibab Plateau; Marble and Glen Canyons; Grand Canyon Country; Coconino Plateau; 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; Black Mesa Area; Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264
Effective: Oct 30, 2026 9:57 PM GMT-0700
Expires: Nov 2, 2026 5:00 AM GMT-0700
Alert details
* WHAT…Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE…Portions of north central and northeast Arizona, including
the following areas, 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, Chinle Valley, Chuska
Mountains and Defiance Plateau, Little Colorado River Valley in
Apache County, Little Colorado River Valley in Navajo County and
White Mountains.
* WHEN…From Saturday evening through late Sunday night.
* 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…
– A second round of rain and isolated thunderstorms is expected
Saturday night through the early morning hours of Monday. An
additional 1 to 3 inches of rain will be possible, on top of
already saturated ground, increasing the threat of flooding.
– 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.
Consider changing your plans if you were going to hike, boat, or
paddleboard to a slot canyon or normally dry wash. If you do still
decide to recreate, check in at a nearby visitor center or ranger
station.
Source: NWS Flagstaff AZ
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