Headline:
Flood Watch issued July 21 at 4:04AM MST until July 21 at 10:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
July 21, 2026 - 4:04am
Expires:
July 21, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Yavapai County, Coconino County, northern Gila County,
Navajo County, central and southern Apache County.
* WHEN...From 11 AM MST /noon MDT/ this morning through this
evening.
* IMPACTS...Flash flooding will be possible in creeks, normally dry
washes, swimming holes, and over recently burned areas. Raging
killer currents will be possible in side canyons and narrow slot
canyons. Low-water crossings may be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Deep monsoon moisture in place across northern Arizona will lead
to storms capable of producing rainfall in excess of 2 inches per
hour, resulting in an enhanced risk of flash flooding.
- Additional information is available at weather.gov/flagstaff.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Kaibab Plateau; Marble and Glen Canyons; Grand Canyon Country; Coconino Plateau; Yavapai County Mountains; Northeast Plateaus and Mesas Hwy 264 Northward; Little Colorado River Valley in Coconino County; Little Colorado River Valley in Navajo County; Little Colorado River Valley in Apache County; Western Mogollon Rim; Eastern Mogollon Rim; White Mountains; Northern Gila County; Yavapai County Valleys and Basins; Oak Creek and Sycamore Canyons; Black Mesa Area; Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264
Forcast Office:
NWS Flagstaff AZ
Sender: