Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 7:01PM MST until July 17 at 9:15PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 17, 2026 - 7:01pm
Expires:
July 17, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description:
At 801 PM MDT, Arizona DOT reported flooding along US-191, south of
Wide Ruins, near milepost 389. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have
fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in
the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Arizona DOT reported.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
normally dry washes, and highways.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Wide Ruins.
This includes Highway 191 between mile markers 382 and 392.
This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers...
Bent Knee Wash, Oak Ridge Wash and Wide Ruin Wash.
Instruction:
Flooding of washes and creeks will occur, some dirt roads will become
muddy and impassable. Paved roads and underpasses could become
flooded as well.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Low water crossings will become dangerous in heavy rain. Do not
attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.
Area Description:
Apache, AZ
Forcast Office:
NWS Flagstaff AZ
Sender: