The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for Coconino County, including Grand Canyon National Park, which will be held until 1:15am on August 17th.
The Doppler Radar showed thunderstorms that caused heavy rain over the Grand Canyon. 1-2 inches of rain herbs have fallen. Flash floods are ongoing or are expected to start soon.
Low water intersections, streams, usually dry cleaning, and life-threatening flash flooding on roads is possible.
Some locations that experience flash floods include Grand Canyon National Park.
This includes the following recreational areas and campsites: Narrows Campsite, Bedlock Campsite, Galloway Campsite, Stone Creek Campsite, Talking Head Campsite, Racetrack Campsite.
This includes the Colorado River between mile markers 129 and 134.
This includes the following streams, washes and rivers: Stone Creek, Spector Cask, Hundred and 2 Teet Mile Creek, 128 Mile Creek, 130 Mile Creek, Blacktail Canyon, Colorado River, Galloway Canyon, Tapeits Creek, 127.6 Mile Canyon, 133 Mile River, Bedrock Canyon.
Doppler radar also showed that scattered thunderstorms continued to cause rainfall in the drainage of the Palia River. Radar estimates extensive rainfall between 0.75 and 2 inches that fell across the basin. It will be possible to increase to an additional 0.5 inches in the next 1-2 hours. River levels continue to rise tonight as floods move downstream towards the Colorado River at Leeds Ferry.
It allows for life-threatening flash floods in the Palia River and surrounding areas.
Locations where flash flooding occurs include the Palia Canyon, Paris River Slot Canyon, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Grand Canyon National Park, Vermilion Cliffs National Monument and Ree Ferry.
This includes the following recreation areas and campsites: LEES Ferry Campground and Leas Ferry Campsite.
This includes the Colorado River between mile markers 0 and 1.
This includes the following slot canyons: Upstream of ParaiaRiver of Lees Ferry.
This includes the following streams, laundry and rivers: the Palia River and the Colorado River.
Previously, Doppler radars showed that thunderstorms scattered over the drainage channels of the Palia River continued to generate areas of heavy rain. Estimates of 1-2 inches of rain have already fallen onto the basin, allowing an additional 0.25-0.75 inches over the next two hours. Automated stream gauges report that river levels are only beginning to rise, and river levels continue to rise as floods move downstream tonight.
It allows for life-threatening flash floods in the Palia River and surrounding areas.
Some locations where flash flooding occurs include the Palia Canyon, the Paris River Slot Canyon, the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Grand Canyon National Park, Vermillion Cliff National Monument and Lease Ferry.
This includes the following recreation areas and campsites: LEES Ferry Campground and Leas Ferry Campsite.
This includes the Colorado River between mile markers 0 and 1.
This includes the following slot canyons: Upstream of ParaiaRiver of Lees Ferry.
This includes the following streams, laundry and rivers: the Palia River and the Colorado River.
The Doppler Radar also showed thunderstorms that caused heavy rain along the Nankowepped Renage. It rained 1-2 inches. Flash floods are ongoing or are expected to start soon.
Low water intersections, streams, usually dry cleaning, and life-threatening flash flooding on roads is possible.
Some locations where flash flooding occurs include the Point Imperial Picnic Area, Grand Canyon National Park, Vista Encantada and the wilderness of Saddle Mountain.
This includes the following recreation areas and campsites: Little Nanko Weep Campsite, Upper Nanko Weep Campsite, Main Nanko Weep Campsite.
This includes the following streams, laundry and rivers: Includes Little Nanko Weep Creek, Clear Creek, Bright Angel Creek, Colora River, Nanko Weep Canyon, Saddle Canyon, Nanko Weep Creek, and Quagnant Creek.
Doppler Radar also shows that thunderstorms caused heavy rain on parts of House Rock Road near the Arizona-Utah border. It rained 0.75-1.5 inches. Flash floods are ongoing or are expected to begin soon, and the spill will travel north through the coyote wash to Buckskin Wash.
Low water intersections, streams, usually dry cleaning, and life-threatening flash flooding on roads is possible.
Some locations where flash flooding occurs include waves and the nationalization of Vermillion cliffs.
This includes the following streams, washes and rivers: Rock Canyon, Coyote Wash, White Sage Wash.
Previously, Doppler radars showed heavy rainfall over Utah’s Palia River drainage. It rained 1-2 inches. Flash floods are expected to be ongoing or begin soon through the Palia River.
It allows for life-threatening flash floods in the Palia River and surrounding areas.
Locations where flash flooding occurs include the Palia Canyon, Paris River Slot Canyon, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Grand Canyon National Park, Vermilion Cliffs National Monument and Ree Ferry.
This includes the following recreation areas and campsites: LeesFerry Campground, LeesFerry Campground, LeesFerry Campsite.
This includes the following slot canyons: Upstream of ParaiaRiver of Lees Ferry.
This includes the following streams, laundry and rivers: the Palia River and the Colorado River.
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Tips for flooding
Coconino County officials It provided the following tips for residents to prepare for storms and for potential flood threats.
- Protect your property from floods and buy flood insurance.
- Evacuation plans for where you are and evacuation.
- If advised, evacuate.
- Seek for highlands (in the case of flash floods) or stay at highlands.
- Avoid walking or driving in floods. The depth and speed of the water are not always obvious. The ground and roads can suddenly be washed away, and hidden dangers can exist. Do not attempt to evacuate through floods.
- They know how to avoid debris, contaminated water, carbon monoxide poisoning, electric shock, and injuries caused by damaged buildings and infrastructure.
- Ask for a professional review or inspection of structures and utilities before entering flooded buildings.
This article uses data generated by the Republic of Arizona and the USA Today network and released by the National Weather Service. Edited by staff.
