Monsoon Season Active with Flash Flood Threats
Key Questions
Which areas currently have flash flood warnings?
Flash flood warnings are active for Supai, Havasu Creek, and Yavapai County in Northern Arizona, as extended by the National Weather Service in Flagstaff.
What weather conditions are associated with the arriving monsoon?
The monsoon brings scattered thunderstorms, lightning, and flash flood risks across Northern Arizona, with remnants of prior storms contributing to heavy rainfall.
How might the monsoon affect travel in Northern Arizona?
Travel impacts are possible on I-17, I-40, and 89A. A recent crash on I-40 near Williams demonstrates the hazards of speeding in wet conditions.
What flood mitigation efforts are underway in Flagstaff?
Flagstaff is implementing FEMA-funded flood mitigation projects on Fort Valley Road to address ongoing risks from monsoon rainfall.
What happened in the recent tourist crash mentioned?
Tourists crashed through a guardrail after speeding in wet conditions on a northern Arizona road, resulting in a major rescue and one person suffering a near-severed leg.
Monsoon has arrived in Northern Arizona, bringing scattered thunderstorms, lightning, and flash flood risks. A flash flood warning is active for Supai, Havasu Creek, and Yavapai County. Travel impacts on I-17, I-40, and 89A are possible, as demonstrated by a recent crash on I-40 near Williams. Flagstaff is also implementing FEMA-funded flood mitigation on Fort Valley Road.