NWS / NOAA weather: Flood Warning issued October 22 at 1:56AM MST until October 22 at 2:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected along
Moenkopi Wash and the Little Colorado River.

* WHERE...Moenkopi Wash and the Little Colorado River from Cameron to
the Colorado River confluence.

* WHEN...Until 200 PM MST /300 PM MDT/ Tonight.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of Moenkopi Wash and the Little Colorado River
is occurring. Further rises in the water levels of already flooded
creeks and normally dry washes. Deadly flooding over low-water
crossings.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 152 AM MST /252 AM MDT/, Water levels in Moenkopi Wash
remained above major flood stage. Elevated flow was also observed
on the Little Colorado River near Cameron. With additional heavy
rain expected, flooding is expected to continue.
- This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers...
Hamblin Wash, Begashibito Wash, Little Colorado River, Moenkopi
Wash, Bekihatso Wash, Fivemile Wash and Sheep Wash.

Flooding is occurring along Moenkopi Wash.
- For Moenkopi Wash near Tuba City:
At 12:45am MST /1:45am MDT/ the stage was 33.55 feet.
Flood Stage is 27.0 feet.
Impacts:
At 27.0 feet: At 27.0 feet water begins to encroach on homes in
lower Moenkopi Village and floods crop fields along the river.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Tuba City, Moenkopi, Little Colorado River Navajo Tribal Park and
Salt Trail Canyon.
- This includes the following recreation areas andcampgrounds...
Blue Water Base Camp and Old Fish Camp Site.
- Additional information is available at weather.gov/flagstaff.

Severity

Severe (4/5) · CAP Severe

This month

2351st Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days