Key facts
- Alert
- Flash Flood Warning (severe)
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Flagstaff AZ
- Areas
- Apache, AZ; Gila, AZ; Navajo, AZ
- Places
- Whiteriver, Springerville, Eagar, St. Johns, North Fork, Canyon Day, Rainbow City, Seven Mile, East Fork, McNary, Turkey Creek, Alpine
- In effect
- until 3:00 PM MST, Nov 1, 2026
- Damage threat
- Considerable
What the National Weather Service says
“Flash flooding is already occurring.”
NWS Flagstaff AZ, Flash Flood Warning, 12:03 PM MST Nov 1, 2026 · official alert
“Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, normally dry washes, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.”
NWS Flagstaff AZ, Flash Flood Warning, 12:03 PM MST Nov 1, 2026 · official alert
“Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.”
NWS Flagstaff AZ, Flash Flood Warning, 12:03 PM MST Nov 1, 2026 · official alert
What to do
Stay out of floodwater. The National Weather Service says to be aware of your surroundings and not to drive on flooded roads. Low water crossings become dangerous in heavy rain.
If you come to a flooded road, do not try to cross it. Turn around and find an alternate route. Just 6 inches of moving water can knock you down, and 1 foot of moving water can sweep a vehicle away.
Stay away from creeks, streams and normally dry washes in the warned area. Some dirt roads will become muddy and impassable, and paved roads and underpasses could flood. If you are in a low-lying spot, move to higher ground and never drive around barricades.
Context
Flood insurance claims paid in these counties show past flood losses. FEMA's records list 10 claims in Apache County (1979 to 2023), 155 in Gila County (1980 to 2025) and 107 in Navajo County (1978 to 2024). These counts only cover insured properties, so they do not capture all flood damage.
FEMA has also declared disasters here for flooding. Apache and Navajo counties were both included in a 2021 declaration for severe storms and flooding. All three counties were included in a 2010 declaration for severe winter storms and flooding.
Updates
- NWS Flagstaff AZ issued the flash flood warning until 3:00 PM MST.
History here
Apache County: 10 flood insurance claims in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program records since 1979, most recent 2023.
Apache County: recent federal disaster declarations
Gila County: 155 flood insurance claims in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program records since 1980, most recent 2025.
Gila County: recent federal disaster declarations
Navajo County: 107 flood insurance claims in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program records since 1978, most recent 2024.
Navajo County: recent federal disaster declarations
- DR-4620 (2021): severe storms and flooding
- DR-1888 (2010): severe winter storms and flooding
- DR-1660 (2006): severe storms and flooding
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Questions
- Is there a flash flood warning in Apache, Gila and Navajo counties, Arizona?
- Yes. The National Weather Service in Flagstaff issued a Flash Flood Warning at 12:03 PM MST for parts of Apache, Gila and Navajo counties. It runs until 3:00 PM MST on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
- Which places are affected by the flash flood warning?
- The National Weather Service lists Whiteriver, Springerville, Eagar, St. Johns, North Fork, Canyon Day, Rainbow City, Seven Mile, East Fork, McNary, Turkey Creek and Alpine, among other locations. Several highways, campgrounds and creeks are also named in the warning.
- How much rain has fallen and how serious is the flooding?
- Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated between 0.75 and 1.25 inches of rain. The National Weather Service describes the flash flooding as life threatening and says it is already occurring.
Sources
- NWS Flagstaff AZ: Flash Flood Warning, Nov 1, 2026 weather.gov
- FEMA OpenFEMA: NFIP claims and disaster declarations fema.gov
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