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Arizona Coconino County Under Storm & Flood Alerts
24 Jul
Summary
- Severe thunderstorm and flash flood warnings were issued for Coconino County.
- Hail up to 1 inch and winds up to 50 mph are expected.
- Flash flooding poses a life-threatening risk in creek basins.
Northern Arizona's Coconino County experienced severe weather alerts on Thursday, July 23rd, as issued by the National Weather Service in Flagstaff. A severe thunderstorm warning was in effect until 1:45 p.m. MST, forecasting winds up to 50 mph and quarter-sized hail, with potential damage to vehicles. This storm was located near Munds Park and moving northwest.
Simultaneously, a flash flood warning was active until 3:45 p.m. MST for the Bright Angel Creek Basin, below the Dragon Bravo Fire scar. Heavy rainfall was expected to cause life-threatening flash flooding and debris flows into Bright Angel Creek and Crystal Creek. Campers and hikers were warned to immediately move to higher ground away from creeks.
