2:00 PM
— 2:30 PM
SVRFGZ
The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Gila County in east central Arizona...
* Until 230 PM MST.
* At 200 PM MST, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles southwest
of Brushy Top Mountain, or 36 miles south of Forest Lakes, moving
southwest at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Damage to vehicles is expected.
* Locations impacted include...
Sierra Ancha Wilderness.
This includes State Route 288 between mile markers 273 and 282.
This includes the following recreation areas and campgrounds...
Elks Youth Camp.
1:41 PM
— 2:30 PM
SVREPZ
The National Weather Service in El Paso has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northwestern Grant County in southwestern New Mexico...
* Until 330 PM MDT.
* At 241 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 4 miles east of
Mule Creek, moving south at 10 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Mule Creek and Aldo Leopold Vista.
1:37 PM
— 3:30 PM
FFWEPZ
The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northwestern Grant County in southwestern New Mexico...
* Until 430 PM MDT.
* At 237 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 1.5 inches of rain have
fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in
the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Mule Creek.
12:38 PM
— 8:45 PM
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is 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.
11:10 AM
— July 21st, 3:00 AM
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Southeast Arizona including Graham, Greenlee,
Cochise and Santa Cruz counties.
* WHEN...Through Tuesday evening. The greatest risk is Monday
afternoon and evening and again Tuesday afternoon and evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, dry washes, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- The combination of ample moisture across southeast Arizona and an
upper-level disturbance moving into the area from New Mexico
today will result in widespread showers and thunderstorms...
especially south and east of Tucson. These storms will be capable
of producing heavy rainfall, with localized rainfall amounts
between 1 and 3 inches. Given how saturated soils are across the
area from storms over the past week, there is an increased
potential for rainfall runoff to produce flash flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
1:10 PM
— 3:15 PM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southwest New Mexico, including the following
counties, Grant and Hidalgo.
* WHEN...Until 415 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 210 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Up to 1.5 inches of rain have
fallen.
- Additional rainfall of up to 0.5 inches is expected over the
area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that may experience flooding include...
Lordsburg and Separ.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
12:39 PM
— 3:15 PM
* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Central Catron County in west central New Mexico...
* WHEN...Until 415 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 139 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause arroyo and small stream flooding.
Between 0.75 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.75 inches are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Aragon, Apache Creek, and other creeks and streams feeding into
the Tularosa River.
- http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood
Caldwell Cabin
The 2011 Wallow Fire affected this area. Falling trees and other hazards still exist; be aware when entering the forest. All open areas are subject to closure at any time if safety conditions change. High-clearance vehicles are recommended. For more information, visit www.fs.fed.us/r3/asnf or call the Alpine Ranger District at 928-339-5000.
Lewis Canyon
This campground was surrounded by the Rodeo-Chediski fire in the summer of 2002. The area around the campground was severely burned and presents safety hazards, including stump holes and falling limbs and trees. The campground is still forested and trees within the facility have been sprayed with pesticide to help protect against bark beetles. For more information, contact the Lakeside Ranger District at 928-368-2100.
Tonto National Forest
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Tonto National Forest
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Tonto National Forest
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Tonto National Forest
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Tonto National Forest
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Gila National Forest
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Gila National Forest
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Gila National Forest
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Gila National Forest
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Gila National Forest
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Gila National Forest
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Gila National Forest
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Coconino National Forest
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Coconino National Forest
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Coconino National Forest
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Coconino National Forest
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Coconino National Forest
Year-round camping and campfire restrictions are in effect for National Forest lands surrounding Flagstaff.
Coconino National Forest
Coconino National Forest visitors are limited to a 14-day limit in any consecutive 30-day period.
Coconino National Forest
Year-round camping and campfire restrictions are in effect for the area west of Sedona except within designated camping areas.
Coconino National Forest
Restrictions regarding fire, occupancy, use and waste are in effect in the Verde Wild and Scenic River area.
Coconino National Forest
Camping, campfire, glass container prohibitions in effect for the non-permit Fossil Creek season.
Coconino National Forest
Camping, campfire, glass container prohibitions in effect for the non-permit Fossil Creek season.
Coconino National Forest
Year-round camping and campfire restrictions are in place for the Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon areas.
Coconino National Forest
Glass containers are prohibited within 300 feet of Oak Creek except within a developed campground or picnic area.
Benny Creek Group Area
Benny Creek Campground will be closed until repairs from the fire can be completed. Please check back as we will update as more information is available.