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Winslow AZ Police Department
Friday March 17th, 2023 :: 11:28 p.m. MST

Alert

Flood Warning until 12:00PM Saturday

* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues.

* WHERE...Little Colorado River near Bird Springs.

* WHEN...Until noon MST Saturday /100 PM MDT Saturday/.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of the Little Colorado River near Bird Springs, including the approaches to the bridge along Navajo Route 71, is expected. Deadly flooding over low-water crossings along the Little Colorado River.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1123 PM MST /1223 AM MDT/, gauge reports indicated high water in the area. Flooding is ongoing along the river south of Bird Springs. - This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers... Little Colorado River. Flooding is occurring along the Little Colorado River. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Navajo Reservation. - Visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for more information on flood safety.

* AFFECTED AREAS: COCONINO, AZ ... NAVAJO, AZ

Instructions:

Stay away or be swept away! The banks of creeks and washes are unstable and unsafe during any flooding event.

Address/Location
Winslow AZ Police Department
708 W 3rd St
Winslow, AZ 86047

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 928-289-2431

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flood Warning

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