Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 29 at 5:36PM MST until July 29 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 29, 2026 - 5:36pm
Expires:
July 29, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
At 636 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated that the heavy rainfall had
ended over Leupp. However, flash flooding remains a threat from
earlier thunderstorms producing heavy rain. Between 1.5 and 3 inches
of rain have fallen. Flooding impacts will continue, but no
additional rainfall is expected. Flash flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, and
normally dry washes.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Leupp and Sunrise.
This includes State Route 99 between mile markers 64 and 71.
This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers...
Canyon Diablo Wash, Little Colorado River, Polacca Wash and Jeddito
Wash.
Instruction:
Flooding of washes and creeks will occur, some dirt roads will become
muddy and impassable. Paved roads and underpasses could become
flooded as well.
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.
Area Description:
Coconino, AZ
Forcast Office:
NWS Flagstaff AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov