Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 30 at 6:22AM MST until July 30 at 7:45AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 30, 2026 - 6:22am
Expires:
July 30, 2026 - 7:45am
Description:
At 622 AM MST /722 AM MDT/, automated river gauges on the Paria River
near Lees Ferry indicated that the flood wave has arrived. More than
a 4 foot rise was detected around 530 AM MST. Levels are now slowly
falling. Flash flooding is ongoing.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding in and around the Paria
River.
SOURCE...Gauge indicated.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of areas in and around the
Paria River.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Lees Ferry.
This includes the Colorado River near mile marker 0.
This includes the following recreation areas and campgrounds...
Lees Ferry Camp Site.
This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers...
Colorado River and Paria River.
Instruction:
Get away from the Paria River slot canyon! Flood waters are flowing
down the Paria River.
Area Description:
Coconino, AZ
Forcast Office:
NWS Flagstaff AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov