Flash Flood Warning for Navajo County near Twin Buttes, AZ

Source: NOAA · Navajo County, AZ

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NWS Flagstaff has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Navajo County in north central Arizona until 9:00 PM MST.

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Record type
Flash Flood Warning
Affected area
Navajo County, AZ
Issued
September 23, 2026
Issuing authority
NWS Flagstaff AZ

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Alert Details

Flash Flood Warning issued by NWS Flagstaff AZ. Effective from September 22 at 6:04 PM MST until September 22 at 9:00 PM MST. Alert type code: FFW.

Affected Areas

Navajo County in north central Arizona, southeast of Indian Wells. Specific locations include Twin Buttes. Creeks, washes and rivers: Pueblo Colorado Wash, Steamboat Wash, Bidahochi Wash and Leroux Wash.

What You Should Do

Flooding of washes and creeks will occur, some dirt roads will become muddy and impassable. Paved roads and underpasses could become flooded as well. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Low water crossings will become dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.

Expected Conditions

Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain. Between 0.75 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen with additional rainfall amounts of 0.75 to 1.5 inches possible. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

Timeline

Issued and effective September 22, 2026 at 6:04 PM MST. Expires and ends September 22, 2026 at 9:00 PM MST.

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