FLAGSTAFF — The monsoon has started and Coconino County and the City of Flagstaff would like to provide the following reminders and precautions to stay safe for the duration.
- Streets flood quickly! A car can float in as little as a foot of water. Do not attempt to cross flooded areas. Respect all traffic barricades.
- Call 911 to report a flooding emergency.
- Do not leave trash cans, trash, or debris in any area subject to flooding. Items will float in floodwaters and clog storm drains and stream channels.
- The City of Flagstaff operates a small network of radio-telemetered gauges that transmit rainfall and stream flow information in real-time (as it occurs). If you would like to see this information for the various locations in the City, plus the rain gauges in the Schultz burn area, go to: www.flagstaff.az.gov/raingauges
- To view forecasts, watches, and warnings issued by the National Weather Service for Northern Arizona, go to: www.wrh.noaa.gov/fgz/.
- Stay informed, sign-up for emergency notifications at www.coconino.az.gov/ready
Storms can form quickly during monsoon season in northern Arizona. Stay aware of your surroundings, sign up for emergency notifications and be prepared for inclement weather.