Flood — Apache, Arizona

2025-10-10 to 2025-10-13 · near Dinnehotso, Apache, Arizona

Event narrative

Navajo Nation Police reported that N6461/N6460 closed due to a washout and significant road damage west of the Loop Road. The exact time of the wash-out is unknown.

Wider weather episode

Remnant moisture from two tropical cyclones, Priscilla and Raymond moved into the state of Arizona. Two west coast troughs interacted with this remnant moisture and provided ample lift and shear for heavy rain and severe thunderstorms. The rain led to creek and stream level rises and some flash flooding.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1293828. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.