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'Life-threatening' monsoon flooding in Flagstaff; Phoenix area sees rain, wind

By and FOX 10 Staff
Updated  June 27, 2022 6:05pm MST
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'Life-threatening' monsoon flooding in Flagstaff; Phoenix area expecting rain, wind

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - Flash flood warnings were issued for Flagstaff and other neighboring towns as rain, wind and hail moved through northern Arizona on Sunday.

Creeks, roads, and washes filled up with water in a matter of minutes, especially near the burn scars of recent wildfires.

Nearly 5,000 homes lost power due to interference with a major power line, according to the APS outage map. Homes affected by the outage have since regained power.

Roads were closed due to flooding along Route 66, according to the National Weather Service.

Flooding from weekend rain leaves big mess in Flagstaff

The flooding happened as storm runoff from wildfire burn scars sent mud and debris flowing into people's homes. FOX 10's Stephanie Bennett reports.

4 p.m. Weather Forecast - 6/27/22

We matched our normal temp for this time of year! But we know what you want ... monsoon! Ty Brennan has when we can expect more rain.

Flagstaff flooding footage; burn scar areas at major risk

Flagstaff is experiencing its first major flood of the year as monsoon season is in full swing. Burn scars from the Pipeline, Haywire and Tunnel wildfires are posing a major risk for businesses and residents.

Trampoline picked up, thrown by Arizona dust devil

Scott Simon captured a shocking video of a house's trampoline in Wittmann, Arizona being picked up by a strong dust devil on June 26, then being thrown back down.

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Flagstaff flooding on June 26, 2022. Photo courtesy of Jesse Sims

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Rain/flood safety tips

The American Red Cross' tips for heavy rain situations and flood safety:

  • Turn around don’t drown! If you must drive and you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and go another way.
  • If you are caught on a flooded road and waters are rising rapidly around you, get out of the car quickly and move to higher ground.
  • Tune in to your local radio, NOAA radio, or news channels for the latest updates.
  • If your neighborhood is prone to flooding, be prepared to evacuate quickly.
  • Follow evacuation orders and do not attempt to return until officials say it is safe.
  • If power lines are down, do not step in puddles or standing water.
  • If power is out, use a flashlight. Do not use any open flame as alternate lighting.