Flash flood warning issued for Coconino County

The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for Coconino County starting at 4:27 p.m. Aug. 23. The warning expires at midnight Aug. 24.

Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms that produced heavy rain in Utah will send a flood wave down the Paria River. Flash flooding will head along the Paria, first at the Utah border, then arriving at Lees Ferry about midnight.

Life-threatening flash flooding of areas in and around the Paria River can occur.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include Paria Canyon, Paria River Slot Canyon and Lees Ferry.

This includes the following recreation areas and campgrounds: Lees Ferry Camp Site.

This includes the Colorado River near mile marker 0.

This includes the following slot canyons: Paria River upstream of Lees Ferry.

This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers: Colorado River and Paria River.

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Tips for flood weather

Coconino County officials offered the following tips for residents to prepare for approaching storms and potential flooding threats.

• Protect your property from floodwaters and purchase flood insurance.
• Plan for sheltering where you are and for evacuation.
• Evacuate if advised.
• Seek high ground (for flash floods) or stay on high ground.
• Avoid walking or driving in floodwaters. Depth and velocity of the water are not always obvious; the ground or road may suddenly wash away and hidden dangers may exist; do not attempt to evacuate through floodwaters.
• Know how to avoid injury from debris, contaminated water, carbon monoxide poisoning, electrocution, and damaged buildings and infrastructure.
• Seek professional review or inspection of structures and utilities before entering buildings that are flooded.

This article was generated by The Arizona Republic and USA TODAY Network using data released by the National Weather Service. It was edited by a staff member.

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