Apache County, Arizona, Friday, October 23, 2026

“Flood Warning issued October 23 at 7:42AM MST until October 23 at 7:45AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ”

The Flood Warning will expire at 845 AM MDT /745 AM MST/ this morning for a portion of northeast Arizona, including the following area, Apache County including the area of Chinle and Many Farms along Chinle Creek. Flood waters are receding and heavy rain has ended. Look for water levels along Chinle Creek to slowly recede through the day. No additional rainfall is forecast today. In any case, please continue to heed remaining road closures.

“Flood Warning issued October 23 at 4:39AM MST until October 23 at 7:45AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ”

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Chinle Creek from Chinle to Rock Point. * WHEN...Until 845 AM MDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of Chinle Creek is occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 537 AM MDT, a river guage on Chinle Creek at Canyon de Chelly reported falling water levels. Flooding will remain a concern along Chinle Creek downstream of Chinle to Rock Point as water levels continue to fall through early this morning. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Chinle, Many Farms, Rock Point and Many Farms Lake. - Additional information is available at weather.gov/flagstaff.

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.

“Flood Warning issued October 22 at 7:55PM MST until October 23 at 7:45AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ”

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Apache County in northeastern Arizona... * WHEN...Until 845 AM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of creeks and normally dry washes is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 848 PM MDT, local law enforcement reported flooding in the Chinle area. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Chinle Creek is expected to experience flooding northward to Rock Point. - This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers... Black Mountain Wash, Muerto, White Water Wash, Lukachukai Creek, Chinle Creek, Tezinie Wash, Black Rock Canyon and Sheep Dip Creek. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Chinle, Many Farms, Rock Point, Canyon De Chelly National Monument, Many Farms Lake and Mummy Cave Overlook. - This includes Highway 191 between mile markers 455 and 459...and between mile markers 462 and 471...and between mile markers 485 and 500. This includes the following recreation areas andcampgrounds... Tsegi Overlook, Junction Overlook, White House Overlook, Antelope House Overlook, Face Rock Overlook and Spider Rock Overlook. - Additional information is available at weather.gov/flagstaff.

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.

“Flood Warning issued October 22 at 6:32PM MST until October 22 at 8:15PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ”

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Coconino County in north central Arizona... Navajo County in north central Arizona... Apache County in northeastern Arizona... * WHEN...Until 815 PM MST /915 PM MDT/. * IMPACTS...Flooding of creeks and normally dry washes is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 629 PM MST /729 PM MDT/, Doppler radar indicated slow moving thunderstorms with very heavy rainfall across far northern Apache County. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen, including heavy rain that also fell earlier today over much of northern Navajo County. - This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers... Chinle Creek, Jeddito Wash, Nazlini Wash, Laguna Creek, Red Wash, Dinnebito Wash, Moenkopi Wash, Steamboat Wash, Keams Canyon Wash and Blackhorse Creek. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Chinle, Kayenta, Dilkon, Ganado, Kykotsmovi Village, Many Farms, Lukachukai, Pinon, Tsaile, First Mesa, Leupp, Hotevilla-Bacavi, Round Rock, Dennehotso, Chilchinbeto, Rough Rock, Shongopovi, Keams Canyon and Teec Nos Pos. - This includes the following swimming holes... Clear Creek Reservoir. - Additional information is available at weather.gov/flagstaff.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Low water crossings will become dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.

“Flood Warning issued October 22 at 2:14PM MST until October 22 at 8:15PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ”

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Coconino County in north central Arizona... Navajo County in north central Arizona... Apache County in northeastern Arizona... * WHEN...Until 815 PM MST /915 PM MDT/ Tonight. * IMPACTS...Flooding of creeks and normally dry washes is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 210 PM MST /310 PM MDT/, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is already occurring in the warned area. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. - This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers... Chinle Creek, Jeddito Wash, Nazlini Wash, Laguna Creek, Red Wash, Dinnebito Wash, Moenkopi Wash, Steamboat Wash, Keams Canyon Wash and Blackhorse Creek. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Chinle, Kayenta, Dilkon, Ganado, Kykotsmovi Village, Many Farms, Lukachukai, Pinon, Tsaile, First Mesa, Leupp, Hotevilla-Bacavi, Round Rock, Dennehotso, Chilchinbeto, Rough Rock, Shongopovi, Keams Canyon and Teec Nos Pos. - This includes the following swimming holes... Clear Creek Reservoir. - Additional information is available at weather.gov/flagstaff.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Low water crossings will become dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.

“Flood Warning issued October 22 at 8:06AM MST until October 22 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ”

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Apache County in northeastern Arizona... * WHEN...Until 900 PM MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of creeks and normally dry washes is occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 857 AM MDT,A river gauge on Chinle Creek near Chinle continued to report a stream level of around 3.6 feet with additional rainfall forecast. As a result, further flooding is anticipated through the day. - This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers... Muerto, Canyon del, Nazlini Wash, Sheep Dip Creek, Coyote Wash, Black Rock Canyon and Chinle Wash. - For Chinle Creek at Chinle Creek at Chinle: At 8:00am the stage was 3.58 feet. Flood Stage is 4.0 feet. Impacts: At 3.6 feet: Chinle Creek becomes impassable to recreational vehicles. At 4.0 feet: Water begins to encroach upon structures just upstream of the Highway 64 bridge near the Canyon de Chelly welcome center. At 4.3 feet: Flooding to homes and residences in Chinle on left bank downstream from Highway 64 bridge. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Chinle, Canyon De Chelly National Monument and Mummy Cave Overlook. - This includes the following recreation areas andcampgrounds... Junction Overlook, White House Overlook, Antelope House Overlook and Face Rock Overlook. - Additional information is available at weather.gov/flagstaff.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.