Flood Watch for Yavapai County Mountains; Northern Gila County; Yavapai County Valleys and Basins +1 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Black Mesa Area, Chinle Valley, Chuska Mountains and Defiance Plateau, Coconino Plateau, Eastern Mogollon Rim, Grand Canyon Country, Kaibab Plateau, Little Colorado River Valley in Apache County and 11 more
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What is happening
What: Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. Impacts: Flash flooding will be possible in creeks, normally dry washes, swimming holes, and over recently burned areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Where: Yavapai County and northern Gila County. This includes Oak Creek and Sycamore Canyons....
What the bulletin says to do
Have a way to receive Flash Flood Warnings and be prepared to take action should warnings be issued. Consider changing your plans if you were going to hike, boat, or paddleboard to a slot canyon or normally dry wash. If you do still decide to recreate, check in at a nearby visitor center or ranger station. Have a way to receive Flash Flood Warnings and be prepared to take action should warnings be issued.
Full official description
Bulletin details
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Yavapai County and northern Gila County. This includes Oak Creek and Sycamore Canyons. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Flash flooding will be possible in creeks, normally dry washes, swimming holes, and over recently burned areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... A second round of rain and thunderstorms is expected Saturday night through the early morning hours of Monday. An additional 1 to 3 inches of rain will be possible, on top of already saturated ground, increasing the threat of flooding. Additional information is available at weather.gov/flagstaff.
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- Alert
Flood Watch issued October 29 at 11:16AM MST until November 2 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
Official revision - Alert
Flood Watch issued October 29 at 11:16AM MST until November 2 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Flagstaff AZ. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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