Alertes en vigueurSedona, AZ

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
Where: The Little Colorado River from Woodruff to Leupp
When: Until 1000 AM MST Tuesday.
Impacts: Flooding of the Little Colorado River is occurring.
Additional Details: - At 1014 PM MST, river guages along the Little Colorado River have reported significant rises this evening. The guage at the Winslow is nearing action stage. Further rises are expected to occur through the overnight from upstream heavy rainfall. Flooding is already ongoing. - This includes the following creeks, washes and river
S: Little Colorado River. - For the Little Colorado River near Woodruff: At 9:30pm MST the stage was 9.13 feet. Flood Stage is 20.5 feet. Forecast: A crest of 25.29 feet is expected at 7:00am MST Monday. Impacts: At 20.5 feet: Bankfull. Portions of residential yards flooded. At 26.0 feet: River reaches pedestrian bridge and top of river gage apparatus. Accurate river gage readings unlikely above this point. - For the Little Colorado River at Holbrook: At 9:30pm MST the stage was 6.53 feet. Flood Stage is 15.5 feet. Forecast: A crest of 21.64 feet is expected at 11:00am MST Monday. Impacts: At 15.5 feet: Railroad bridge affected. Overflow on South Bank. At 25.0 feet: Levee overtopped. Major flooding. - For the Little Colorado River at Joseph City: At 9:30pm MST the stage was 5.68 feet. Flood Stage is 9.0 feet. Forecast: A crest of 8.51 feet is expected at 12:00pm MST Monday. Impacts: At 7.5 feet: Potential downstream lowland overflow. At 9.0 feet: Flood stage. Minor overflow on right (north) bank, with no threat to any buildings, mainly rural countryside. - For the Little Colorado River at Winslow: At 9:15pm MST the stage was 16.96 feet. Flood Stage is 19.0 feet. Forecast: A crest of 29.04 feet is expected at 6:00am MST Tuesday. Impacts: At 17.0 feet: Downstream, the approaches to the bridge over the river on Navajo Route 71 near Bird Springs will flood, and Leupp will be within 3 feet of flooding problems. The river will crest at Navajo Route 71 approximately 18 hours after the river crests at Winslow. Minor lowland overflow on right bank at Winslow. At 18.0 feet: Flow above this level for approximately 6 hours or more may cause erosion to the levee and eventual leakage or failure. At 19.0 feet: Overflow on right bank. Water approaches Ames Acres and Bushman Acres on left bank in Winslow area. Erosion is likely on the levee on the left bank. Downstream, with approximately 18 hour lag time, the approaches to the bridge over the river on Navajo Route 71 near Bird Springs will flood and evacuations of homes near the intersection of Navajo Route 2 and Navajo Route 71 are conducted. At 22.0 feet: Lowland flooding on right bank. Damage on left bank to Ames Acres and Bushman Acres in the event of levee failure. At 25.0 feet: Levee is overtopped. Major flooding of portions of Winslow including Ames Acres and Bushman Acres. - Some locations that will experience flooding include Winslow, Holbrook, Joseph City, Leupp, Birdsprings, Woodruff, Manila, Hibbard, Sunrise, Bushman Acres, Homolovi Ruins State Park, Rosedale Heights, Clearview Heights, Jackrabbit and Clear Creek Reservoir. - This includes the following recreation areas andcampground
S: Homolovi State Park Campground and Hunt Park. This includes the following swimming hole
S: Clear Creek Reservoir. - Additional information is available at weather.gov/flagstaff.

Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life. Stay away or be swept away! The banks of creeks and washes are unstable and unsafe during any flooding event. Low water crossings will become dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.

What: Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall over saturated soils.
Where: All of northern and central Arizona.
When: Through late tonight.
Impacts: Flash flooding will be possible in creeks, normally dry washes, swimming holes, and over recently burned areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded.
Additional Details: - Rain and isolated thunderstorms are expected Saturday night through the early morning hours of Monday. An additional 1 to 4 inches of rain will be possible, on already saturated ground. - Additional information is available at weather.gov/flagstaff.

Have a way to receive Flash Flood Warnings and be prepared to take action should warnings be issued. Consider changing your plans if you were going to hike, boat, or paddleboard to a slot canyon or normally dry wash. If you do still decide to recreate, check in at a nearby visitor center or ranger station.