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Flood Warning

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Coconino, AZ

Status In Progress Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity Severe
Urgency Expected
Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Flagstaff in Coconino County...
* WHEN...Until 1230 AM MST.
* IMPACTS...Roads are closed and impassable due to flooding. Deadly flooding over low-water crossings.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 811 PM MST, Arizona Department of Transportation reported closed roads within the Flagstaff area due to flooding from earlier heavy rainfall. Area stream gauges continue to report elevated flow in most washes in the area. Flooding will remain a threat while water levels decrease through the evening hours. Flooding is already occurring. - This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers... Rio de Flag, Walnut Creek, Pumphouse Wash, Schoolhouse Draw and Schultz Creek. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... East Flagstaff, Doney Park, Timberline, Downtown Flagstaff, Kachina Village, Forest Highlands, Fernwood, Pioneer Valley, Mountainaire, Pine Mountain Estates, Northern Arizona University, Country Club, Sunnyside, Railroad Springs, Cheshire, Coconino Estates, Pine Canyon and Flagstaff Ranch. - This includes the following highways... Route 66 between mile markers 192 and 202.
This includes the following recreation areas andcampgrounds... Woody Mountain Campground, Fort Tuthill Campground, Ponderosa Trails Park, Thorpe Park, Wheeler Park, Foxglenn Park, Buffalo Park, McPherson Park, Bushmaster Park and Picture Canyon Preserve. - Additional information is available at weather.gov/flagstaff.

Instructions

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
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.
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