Flash flood warnings issued for Coconino County

The National Weather Service issued flash flood warnings for Coconino County that expire at 6:15 p.m. June 27.

Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms were producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain had fallen. Flash flooding was ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Life-threatening flash flooding can occur at low-water crossings, creeks, normally dry washes and roads.

Some locations that would experience flash flooding included Jackass Canyon, Cliff Dwellers, Grand Canyon National Park, Tsin Yaa Ninti and Vermilion Cliffs National Monument. This included the following recreation areas and campgrounds: Jackass Camp Site, Badger Camp Site, Sandbar Camp Site, Soap Creek Camp Site, Browns Inscription Camp Site, Sheer Wall Camp Site, Hot Na Na Camp Site and House Rock Camp Site.

This included the following highways: U.S. Highway 89 between mile markers 532 and 539; U.S. Highway 89A between mile markers 528 and 536 and between mile markers 544 and 545; the Colorado River between mile markers 6 and 17.

This included the following slot canyons: Jackass Canyon.

This included the following creeks, washes and rivers: House Rock Wash, Fall Creek, Tanner Wash, South Fork Soap Creek, Soap Creek, Jackass Creek, Colorado River and Badger Canyon.

The National Weather Service in Flagstaff also issued a flash flood warning for the Antelope Creek basin in Coconino County in north-central Arizona.

Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain over the Antelope Creek basin. Between 0.5and 0.75 inches of rain had fallen. Flash flooding was ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

Some locations that would experience flash flooding included Page, Upper Antelope Canyon, Porcupine Canyon, Rattlesnake Canyon, Wind Pebble Canyon, Owl Canyon, Mountain Sheep Canyon, LeChee, Lower Antelope Canyon, Cardiac Canyon, Canyon X, Trapeze Cove, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and Lake Powell.

This included the following slot canyons: Upper Antelope Canyon, Lower Antelope Canyon, Canyon X, CardiacCanyon, Owl Canyon, Rattlesnake Canyon, Ramshead Canyon, Wind Pebble Canyon and Porcupine Canyon.

This also included Antelope Creek.

Also included in a flash flood warning was Tolani Lake, which included the following creeks, washes and rivers: Polacca Wash, Jeddito Wash, Coyote Wash, Little Colorado River and Oraibi Wash.

A flash food warning also included Coconino County south of Tuba City and east of Highway 89 in north-central Arizona. Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the area from near Tuba Citysouth and east. Between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain had fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch were possible. Flash flooding was expected.

For the latest watches and warnings, see our weather alert page .

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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