New York man found dead after falling into fast-moving Flagstaff floodwaters
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - A man who lost his footing and fell into fast-moving floodwaters on Sunday evening has been found dead.
What we know:
Just before 6 p.m. on Nov. 1, Flagstaff police say officers and firefighters were called to South Malpais Lane and West Clay Avenue for reports of a man who had fallen into floodwaters.
The man reportedly lost his footing near fast-moving water, fell in, and was not seen resurfacing.
Dig deeper:
On Nov. 2, police say an unresponsive man was found near East Ellery Avenue and South W.C. Riles Street.
"Responders determined the individual was the man who had fallen into the flood water the previous evening," police said. "He was found deceased and has been identified as Williams Singavarapu, 73, of New York."
What you can do:
Anyone who saw the incident or has information is asked to contact the Flagstaff Police Department at 928-774-1414 or Silent Witness at 928-774-6111.
Residents can monitor weather conditions at flagstaff.az.gov.
What they're saying:
"Due to ongoing severe weather, the City of Flagstaff urges residents to stay home and avoid travel. Floodwaters can be deeper and faster than they appear, and as little as six inches of moving water can knock an adult off their feet. Residents should never walk, drive, or play in or near flowing water," police said.
Big picture view:
In other parts of Arizona, officials issued mandatory evacuations for three zones along Oak Creek in Sedona after heavy rainfall triggered rapid flooding. Flooding emergencies were also issued across Camp Verde on Sunday following heavy rainfall, prompting "GO" evacuation orders along the Verde River, West Clear Creek, and Wet Beaver Creek.
Map of the area where the man disappeared in floodwaters:
The Source: Information in this report was gathered from the Flagstaff Police Department; the Flagstaff Fire Department; the City of Flagstaff; and previous FOX 10 reports.