Flash Flood Warning

At 517 PM MST /617 PM MDT/, A river gauge on the Little Colorado River at the Colorado River reported a rapid rise of 3 feet from flows upstream. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding.

SOURCE...The Little Colorado River Gauge at the Colorado River recorded a 3 foot rise with a current flow of 3000 cfs.

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... Little Colorado River Navajo Tribal Park and Salt Trail Canyon.

This includes the following highways... the Colorado River near mile marker 62. State Route 64 near mile marker 282...and between mile markers 285 and 286.

This includes the following recreation areas and campgrounds... Blue Water Base Camp, Old Fish Camp Site and Above LCR Camp Site.

This includes the following swimming holes... Blue Water Base Camp.

This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers... Moenkopi Wash, Sheep Wash, Colorado River, Little Colorado River and Bekihatso Wash.