Flood — Navajo, Arizona

2025-10-12 · near West Winslow, Navajo, Arizona

Event narrative

Navajo Nation Police reported Route 71 closed in Bird Springs due to flooding of the Little Colorado River.

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 1293829. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.