Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued August 11 at 7:48PM MST until August 11 at 9:30PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 11, 2026 - 7:48pm
Expires:
August 11, 2026 - 9:30pm
Description:
At 848 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated that the heavy rainfall had
ended over the Wide Ruins area. However, flash flooding remains a
threat from earlier thunderstorms producing heavy rain. Between 0.75
and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Only light 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,
normally dry washes, and highways.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Klagetoh, Wide Ruins and Antelope Lake.
This includes Highway 191 between mile markers 387 and 397.
This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers...
Oak Ridge Wash, Bent Knee Wash and Wide Ruin 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 especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Low water crossings will become dangerous in heavy rain. Do not
attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.
Area Description:
Apache, AZ
Forcast Office:
NWS Flagstaff AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov