Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 15 at 5:48PM MST until September 15 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 15, 2026 - 5:48pm
Expires:
September 15, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
At 548 PM MST, the public reported flash flooding across the warned
area, including Ft. Apache Road. Up to 3 inches of rain have fallen.
Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Public 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...
Fort Apache, Seven Mile, Whiteriver Airport, Turkey Creek,
Whiteriver, Canyon Day and East Fork.
This includes State Route 73 between mile markers 334 and 340.
This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers...
Turkey Creek, East Fork White River, West Turkey Creek, Nash Creek
and Firebox Creek.
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:
Gila, AZ; Navajo, AZ
Forcast Office:
NWS Flagstaff AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov