...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and west central Arizona,
including the following areas, in north central Arizona, Coconino
Plateau, Eastern Mogollon Rim, Grand Canyon Country, Kaibab
Plateau and Little Colorado River Valley in Coconino County. In
west central Arizona, Oak Creek and Sycamore Canyons, Western
Mogollon Rim, Yavapai County Mountains and Yavapai County Valleys
and Basins.
* WHEN...Through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Flash flooding will be possible in creeks, normally dry
washes, swimming holes, and over recently burned areas. Low-water
crossings could also experience flash flooding, which would create
deadly travel conditions. Raging killer currents will be possible
in side canyons and narrow slot canyons.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Additional information is available at weather.gov/flagstaff.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Have a way to receive Flash Flood Warnings and be prepared to take
action should warnings be issued.
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