8:50 PM
— July 21st, 11:00 PM
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central, north central, northeast, and
west central Arizona, including the following areas, in east
central Arizona, Northern Gila County. In north central Arizona,
Black Mesa Area, Coconino Plateau, Eastern Mogollon Rim, Grand
Canyon Country, Kaibab Plateau, Little Colorado River Valley in
Coconino County, Marble and Glen Canyons, Northeast Plateaus and
Mesas Hwy 264 Northward, Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy
264 and Western Mogollon Rim. In northeast Arizona, Little Colorado
River Valley in Apache County, Little Colorado River Valley in
Navajo County and White Mountains. In west central Arizona, Yavapai
County Mountains.
* WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Flash flooding will be possible in creeks, normally dry
washes, swimming holes, and over recently burned areas. Raging
killer currents will be possible in side canyons and narrow slot
canyons. Low-water crossings may be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Deep monsoon moisture in place across northern Arizona will lead
to storms capable of producing rainfall in excess of 2 inches per
hour, resulting in an enhanced risk of flash flooding.
- Additional information is available at weather.gov/flagstaff.
8:45 PM
— 11:45 PM
FFWGJT
The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
The Deer Creek burn scar in...
Western Montrose County in west central Colorado...
Northeastern San Juan County in southeastern Utah...
* Until 1145 PM MDT.
* At 845 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain near the Deer Creek Burn Scar. Between 0.5 and 1 inch
of rain has fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.
Excessive rainfall over the burn scar will result in debris flows.
The debris flow can consist of rock, mud, vegetation and other loose
materials.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms
producing flash flooding in and around the Deer Creek
Burn Scar.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of areas in and around
the Deer Creek Burn Scar.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
mainly rural areas of Western Montrose and Northeastern San Juan
Counties
This includes the following streams and drainages...
Ice Lake Creek, La Sal Creek, and West Paradox Creek.
12:15 PM
— July 21st, 3:15 AM
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...A portion of Utah, including the following areas, Castle
Country, Central Mountains, Eastern Juab/Millard Counties, San
Rafael Swell, Sanpete Valley, Sevier Valley, Wasatch Plateau/Book
Cliffs, Western Millard and Juab Counties, Bryce Canyon Country,
Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity, Glen Canyon Recreation
Area/Lake Powell, South Central Utah, Southern Mountains, Upper
Sevier River Valleys, Western Canyonlands, Lower Washington
County, Southwest Utah and Zion National Park. This includes
recent burn scars such as Cottonwood, Silver King, Forsyth, France
Canyon, Monroe Canyon.
* WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through late Tuesday night.
* IMPACTS...Excessive rainfall may result in flooding of slot
canyons, normally dry washes, slick rock areas, recent burn scars
including Forsyth, France Canyon, Cottonwood, Silver King, and
Monroe Canyon, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
9:31 PM
— 10:15 PM
At 931 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles east of Shiprock, moving west at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph, blowing dust, frequent lightning,
and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Shiprock and Rattlesnake.
This includes Highway 64 between Mile Markers 1 and 35.
10:32 AM
— July 21st, 12:00 AM
ESFGJT
Anomalous moisture has become established across portions of
eastern Utah and western Colorado. Scattered thunderstorms capable
of producing heavy rain are expected this afternoon and early
evening. Rainfall rates of 1-2 inches per hour will be possible with
the stronger storms. These rates could lead to flash flooding and
debris flows especially over steep terrain and recent burn scars.
Also, rain over the past several days has lead to saturated soils,
which increase the chances for excessive runoff.
As a reminder: Keep an eye on our forecasts through the end of
the week and stay tuned for updated hydrology alerts if
visiting or if you reside below vulnerable terrain to flash
flooding and/or debris flows. Storms across the west develop
quickly, leaving little room for lead time in flashy terrain.
Kaibab National Forest
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Rainbow Bridge National Monument
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Rainbow Bridge National Monument
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El Morro National Monument
Stage II Fire Restrictions are in effect beginning Thursday June 19, 2025.
Due to high fire danger, El Morro is currently under Stage II Fire Restrictions. These include no campfires. No smoking except in an enclosed vehicle or other authorized area.
Chaco Culture National Historical Park
The bookstore at the visitor center will be closed all day on Wednesday Sept 3 for inventory. The visitor center will remain open from 9-5. The bookstore will be open again on Thursday Sept 4 at 9am. Online shopping is available at: https://store.wnpa.org
Cibola National Forest
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Cibola National Forest
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Cibola National Forest
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Cibola National Forest
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Cibola National Forest
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Cibola National Forest
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