Flash Flood Warning Issued for Gila and Navajo Counties in Arizona

Flash Flood Warning was issued by the National Weather Service for Gila and Navajo Counties in Arizona.

Flash Flood Warning

The warning was issued at 3:24 PM local time and is scheduled to remain in effect until 7:00 PM local time. The NWS lists the alert severity as severe. Its urgency is listed as immediate. The event is classified as likely.

Storm Details

Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain over Fort Apache. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.25 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly

Hazards

Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding

Potential Impact

Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, normally dry washes, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include. Whiteriver, Rainbow City, Seven Mile, Turkey Creek, Fort Apache, Canyon Day and East Fork. This includes State Route 73 between mile markers 332 and 341. This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers. West Turkey Creek, East Fork White River and Nash Creek

Areas Affected

The warning covers Gila and Navajo Counties in Arizona.

Safety Information

Flooding of washes and creeks will occur, some dirt roads will become muddy and impassable. Paved roads and underpasses could become flooded as well. Low water crossings will become dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.