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Winslow AZ Police Department
Wednesday March 22nd, 2023 :: 09:55 p.m. MST

Alert

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

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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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