Headline:
Flood Watch issued August 29 at 11:50AM MST until September 1 at 12:00AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
August 29, 2026 - 11:50am
Expires:
August 30, 2026 - 12:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Apache, Coconino, and Navajo counties.
* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday 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...
- Numerous to widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected
across much of central and northern Arizona on Sunday and Monday,
including the overnight hours Sunday night. These storms will
have the potential to produce heavy rainfall, which could lead to
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; Northeast Plateaus and Mesas Hwy 264 Northward; Chinle Valley; Chuska Mountains and Defiance Plateau; 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; Black Mesa Area; Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264
Forcast Office:
NWS Flagstaff AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov