Flash Flood — Apache, Arizona

2023-08-12 · near Steamboat Canyon, Apache, Arizona

Event narrative

Indian Route 15 was closed due to flooding at mile post 95 between Cornfields and Greasewood. Report was from Navajo Nation Road Conditions Facebook page.

Wider weather episode

Monsoon moisture over northern Arizona triggered thunderstorms that caused flash flooding.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1122777. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.