Flood Warning until 09:15PM Friday
* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt is expected.
* WHERE...The Little Colorado River near Bird Springs.
* WHEN...Until 915 PM MST/1015 PM MDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of the Little Colorado in Bird Springs is expected. Deadly flooding over low-water crossings.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 919 PM MST/1015 PM MDT, stream gauge reports in Winslow indicate the Little Colorado River has risen to a stage of 18 feet. This will cause flooding downstream in the Bird Springs community. Flooding is expected to begin shortly in the warned area. - This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers... 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:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
Address/Location
Winslow AZ Police Department
708 W 3rd St
Winslow, AZ 86047
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 928-289-2431
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP WINSLOWALERT followed by your message, to 888777
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