Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued August 10 at 6:53PM MST until August 10 at 9:30PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 10, 2026 - 6:53pm
Expires:
August 10, 2026 - 9:30pm
Description:
At 753 PM MDT, Arizona DOT reported flooding along Highway 160 near
Tsegi from earlier heavy rainfall. Between 0.75 and 1.5 inches of
rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Arizona DOT reported.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
normally dry washes, urban areas, highways, streets and
underpasses.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Tsegi.
This includes the following highways...
Highway 160 between mile markers 370 and 390. Highway 163 between
mile markers 402 and 408. State Route 564 between mile markers 375
and 382.
This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers...
Shonto Wash, Laguna Creek, Cutfoot Wash, Parrish Creek, Capitan
Wash, El, Tsegi Canyon and Narrow Canyon 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.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Low water crossings will become dangerous in heavy rain. Do not
attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.
Area Description:
Navajo, AZ
Forcast Office:
NWS Flagstaff AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov