Active AlertsChuska Mountains and Defiance Plateau

Flood Watch

Issued at Tue 1:37 AM Oct. 20
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

What: Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
Where: All of northern and central Arizona.
When: From late tonight through Thursday evening.
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: - An upper-level trough will bring a deep surge of subtropical and tropical moisture into our region. Showers and thunderstorms will develop across much of northern and central Arizona early Wednesday morning and continue through Thursday evening. Stronger thunderstorms will bring threats of Flash Flooding, while more prolonged rainfall could lead to elevated flow in streams, rivers, and washes. - Additional information is available at weather.gov/flagstaff.

Recommended Action

Have a way to receive Flash Flood Warnings and be prepared to take action should warnings be issued.

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