NWS Flagstaff AZFA.A 0010October 10, 2026
Flood Watch: Kaibab Plateau, Marble and Glen Canyons, Grand Canyon Country and 7 more, AZ
The National Weather Service office in Flagstaff issued a flood watch for Kaibab Plateau, Marble and Glen Canyons, Grand Canyon Country and 7 more in Arizona, in force until 5:00 a.m. local time on October 12. It was the 10th areal flood watch the NWS office in Flagstaff issued in 2026. Arizona had 2 flood watches in October 2026, against 0 in an average October of 2008-2025 (Arizona's flood watchs by year).
Watch
In force for 41.9 hours
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Flagstaff AZ
- Area
- Kaibab Plateau, Marble and Glen Canyons, Grand Canyon Country and 7 more
- State
- Arizona
- Level
- Watch
- Issued
- 11:08 a.m. PDT, October 10, 2026
- Expires
- 5:00 a.m. PDT, October 12, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Severe, Possible, Future
- VTEC event
- KFGZ FA.A 0010
- Official source
- National Weather Service: the notice at its source
Flood Watches in Arizona since 2008Every warning type in Arizona
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The notice as issued
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...western Coconino, northern Gila, far southern Navajo, and Yavapai counties. * WHEN...Through late Sunday night. * 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... - Showers and thunderstorms are expected to increase in coverage through today, and continue through the overnight hours into Sunday. With deep tropical moisture in place from the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel, periods of embedded heavy rainfall will be possible leading to flash flooding. Additionally, the extended period of rain could lead to elevated flow in creeks, normally dry washes, and rivers. - Additional information is available at weather.gov/flagstaff.
What the agency told people to do
Have a way to receive Flash Flood Warnings and be prepared to take action should warnings be issued.
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