By Associated Press on August 4, 2010
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — A small stream flood advisory has been issued until 4:00 p.m. for north-central Coconino County.
The National Weather Service in Flagstaff says river gages on the Paria River show water levels had risen nearly four feet near Lees Ferry in northern eastern Arizona. This may impact boaters entering the Colorado River at [...]
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By Patrick Walker on August 2, 2010
FLAGSTAFF (NAZ Today)– Daily heavy rain and flooding are now threatening underground utilities in some neighborhoods north of Flagstaff.
The Doney Park/Timberline Estates neighborhoods north of Flagstaff received more rain Sunday, with 0.85 inches falling on the area. Runoff from Sunday’s storms flooded Wupatki Trails, Campbell Road, Brandis Way, and Kevin’s Way. Low-lying areas of Doney [...]
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By Patrick Walker on July 30, 2010
FLAGSTAFF (NAZ Today)- Several streets north of Flagstaff are closed due to heavy rain and flooding.
The Arizona Deparment of Transportation closed US 89 in both directions briefly this afternoon from Silver Saddle Road to the Sunset Crater turnoff. A line of strong thunderstorms is pouring rain over the area, which prompted the National Weather Service [...]
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By Patrick Walker on July 29, 2010
FLAGSTAFF (NAZ Today)– A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for the Schultz Fire burn area and surrounding communities west of US 89 until 4:15 pm this afternoon.
National Weather Service radar indicated heavy rain over the warned area. As of 2 pm, radar had estimated a half-inch of rain in the area in a 15-minute [...]
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By NAZ Today on July 29, 2010
FLAGSTAFF (NAZ Today)– A Message from the National Weather Service:
IN THE AFTERMATH OF THE SCHULTZ FIRE…THE BURNED AREA AND AREAS
EXTENDING EASTWARD AND DOWNSTREAM FROM THE BURNED AREA ARE MORE
SUSCEPTIBLE TO FLASH FLOODING AND DEBRIS FLOWS. THIS INCLUDES THE
HUTCHINSON ACRES…TIMBERLINE…WUPATKI TRAILS…AND FERNWOOD
NEIGHBORHOODS IN ADDITION TO THE LOW-LYING AREAS IN DONEY PARK EAST
OF HIGHWAY 89. RISES IN [...]
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By Patrick Walker on July 28, 2010
FLAGSTAFF (NAZ Today)– Another round of Monsoon showers and thunderstorms will affect the Schultz Fire burn area this afternoon.
The National Weather Service is warning of the threat of continued flooding during storms over the next week for the Doney Park and Timberline Estates areas. Widespread showers and thunderstorms are affecting much of northern Arizona this [...]
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By Associated Press on July 21, 2010
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — A 12-year-old girl died Tuesday after being swept away by floodwaters after heavy thunderstorms hit a section of northern Arizona scarred by a wildfire last month, authorities said.
The floodwaters rushed through a pair of subdivisions north of Flagstaff, forcing dozens of residents to flee their homes. The water carried large boulders, [...]
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By Kyle Anderson on June 21, 2010
NAZ Today’s Patrick Walker and forecaster Matt Tantau provide a brief overview of the Schultz/Hardy fires and how the weather will affect the flames.
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By Kevin Boughton on June 21, 2010
The City of Flagstaff has issued a statement detailing the dangers of inhaling smoke from wildfires. The body of that release is below:
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By Patrick Walker on June 20, 2010
FLAGSTAFF (NAZ Today)– Breezy to windy conditions will continue Monday as firefighters attack wildfires around the northland.
The National Weather Service is predicting southwest winds from 20-25 m.p.h. gusting to near 40 m.p.h. along the I-40 corridor. Flagstaff’s predicted high temperature Monday is 78 degrees, with 81 degrees in the Doney Park area. 74 degrees is [...]
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