Coconino County, Arizona, Thursday, October 1, 2026

“Flood Warning issued October 1 at 6:52AM MST until October 1 at 7:00AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ”

The Flood Warning will expire at 8 AM MDT /7 AM MST/ this morning for portions of the Little Colorado River near Winslow. Flood waters have receded. The heavy rain has ended. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures.

“Flood Warning issued September 30 at 8:35PM MST until October 1 at 7:00AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ”

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...The Little Colorado River in... Coconino County in north central Arizona... Navajo County in north central Arizona... * WHEN...Until 700 AM MST /800 AM MDT/ Tonight. * IMPACTS...Flooding of the Little Colorado River is occurring. Further rises in the water levels are expected. Flooding over low-water crossings. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 831 PM MST /931 PM MDT/, River gauges remain elevated this evening with the gauge at Winslow remaining above action stage. Flooding is expected to continue downstream as elevated flows continue to move through Winslow and Bird Springs this evening. - This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers... Little Colorado River. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Winslow, Sunrise, Leupp, and Bird Springs. - For Little Colorado at Winslow: At 8:00pm MST /9:00pm MDT/ the stage was 17.9 feet. Flood Stage is 19.0 feet. Forecast: Crested and falling. Impacts: At 17.0 feet: Downstream, the approaches to the bridge over the river on route 71 near Bird Springs will flood, and Leupp will be within 3 feet of flooding problems. Minor lowland overflow on right bank at Winslow. - This includes the following recreation areas andcampgrounds... Homolovi State Park Campground, Hunt Park, McHood Park, Standin on the Corner Park, Sacred Heart Park and Winslow City Park. 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. 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.