The National Weather Service has issued flash flood warnings for Coconino County until August 10, 11:15 p.m.
Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms with heavy rainfall near the Paria River. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is underway or expected shortly in the Paria River.
Life-threatening flash floods can occur at fords, streams, normally dry riverbeds and roads.
Areas where flash flooding will occur include Paria Canyon, Paria River Slot Canyon, White Pocket, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Grand Canyon National Park, Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, and Lees Ferry.
This includes the Colorado River near Mile 0.
These include the following slot canyons: Paria River upstream of Lees Ferry.
These include the following streams, riverbeds and rivers: Paria River and Ferry Swale Canyon.
Doppler radar also indicated thunderstorms with heavy rain near the Grand Canyon rim. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is currently occurring or expected to begin shortly.
Life-threatening flash floods can occur at fords, streams, normally dry riverbeds and roads.
Areas where flash flooding will occur include Grand Canyon National Park, Garnet Canyon, Blacktail Canyon, Tonto Trailhead West, Tobar Terrace, and Elves Chasm.
These include the following recreation areas and campgrounds: Above Walthenberg Campground Left, Walthenberg Campground, Below Walthenberg Campground, Above Garnet Campground, Below Garnet Campground, Buckhorn Canyon Campground, Below Elves Campground Right, Stephen Aisle Campground, Big Dune Campground, 119.8 Miles Right, 119.8 Miles Left, Across from Blacktail Campground, Blacktail Campground, Below Blacktail Campground, and Below Blacktail Campground.
This includes the Colorado River between mile markers 110 and 122.
These include the following streams, creeks and rivers: Garnet Canyon, Blacktail Canyon, 128-Mile Creek, 130-MileCreek, Hakatai Canyon, Shinumo Creek, 127-Mile Creek, 122-Mile Creek, Colorado River, Copper Canyon, Waltenberg Canyon, Bedrock Canyon, Hundred and Twenty Mile Creek and 119-Mile Creek.
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Tips for flood weather
Coconino County officials offered residents the following tips to prepare for approaching storms and potential flooding hazards.
- Protect your property from flooding and take out flood insurance.
- Plan to shelter in place and evacuate.
- Evacuate if instructed to do so.
- Seek higher ground (in case of flash flooding) or stay on higher ground.
- Avoid walking or driving through flood water. The depth and speed of the water are not always obvious; the ground or road may be washed away suddenly and there may be hidden dangers; do not attempt to evacuate through flood water.
- Learn how to avoid injuries from debris, contaminated water, carbon monoxide poisoning, electric shock, and damage to buildings and infrastructure.
- Have the structure and utilities professionally checked or inspected before entering flooded buildings.
This article was created by The Arizona Republic and USA TODAY Network using data from the National Weather Service. It was edited by a staff writer.
