AT 836 AM MST/936 AM MDT/…

National Weather Service Doppler Radar Indicated A Band Of Moderate To Heavy Rain Affecting Most Of Apache County…Moving Toward The East At 15 Mph. The Heaviest Rain Should Move East Of The Area By Around 10 Am Mst. Rainfall Amounts Of One Half To One Inch Of Rain Have Occurred In Many Areas…With Additional Rainfall Likely Through 10 Am Mst.
At 820 Am Mst/920 Am Mdt…Law Enforcement Reported Route 15 Near Mile Post 84 Between Ganado And Indian Wells Was Closed Due To Flooding. Flooding Will Be Possible In Many Other Areas Of Apache And Far Eastern Navajo Counties This Morning. Street Flooding Was Also Reported In Saint Johns.
The Wallow Burn Area Is Included In This Advisory. Days Of Heavy Rain Have Created Saturated Soils…And Additional Rain This Morning May Cause Some Flooding…Including Near The Communities Of Nutrioso And Alpine.
Precautionary/Preparedness Actions…
Most Flood Deaths Occur In Automobiles. Never Drive Your Vehicle Into Areas Where The Water Covers The Roadway. Flood Waters Are Usually Deeper Than They Appear. Just One Foot Of Flowing Water Is Powerful Enough To Sweep Vehicles Off The Road. When Encountering Flooded Roads Make The Smart Choice…Turn Around…Dont Drown.
Excessive Runoff Will Cause Flooding Of Creeks…Roads…And Normally Dry Washes. The Heavy Rains Will Likely Trigger Rockslides… Mudslides…And Debris Flows In Steep Terrain…Especially Near Recent Burn Areas Including The Wallow Burn Area.