Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 22 at 3:35AM MST until July 22 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 22, 2026 - 3:35am
Expires:
July 22, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
At 335 AM MST /435 AM MDT/, a river gauge on the Moenkopi Wash near
Moenkopi has reported a rise of 10 feet over the past 2 hours,
reaching moderate flood stage. This is due to heavy rainfall upstream
earlier Tuesday. Flash flooding is already occurring.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding along the Moenkopi Wash.
SOURCE...River gauge reported.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of areas in and around the
Moenkopi Wash.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Tuba City and Moenkopi.
This includes the following highways...
Highway 160 between mile markers 318 and 321. U.S. Highway 89 between
mile markers 476 and 478. State Route 264 between mile markers 323
and 324.
This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers...
Moenkopi Wash, Little Colorado River, Hamblin Wash, Fivemile Wash
and Begashibito Wash.
Instruction:
Flooding will continue this morning along the Moenkopi Wash, from
Moenkopi down to the confluence with the Little Colorado River. Roads
and driveways may be washed away in places. If you encounter flood
waters...climb to safety.
Area Description:
Coconino, AZ
Forcast Office:
NWS Flagstaff AZ
Sender: