Flood — Coconino Plateau, Arizona

2004-10-21 · Coconino Plateau, Arizona

Wider weather episode

Heavy rain fell over parts of Coconino and Yavapai Counties through the day. This caused heavy runoff and flooding. Boulders were washed onto Highway 96 near Santa Maria River Bridge. Flood water crossed over Highway 97 near Bagdad and along Highway 96 near Bridle creek. The Burro Creek stream gage in Yavapai County reported a sharp rise to 11 feet. Some homes in Ash Fork had water in them. Creeks and washes along Highways 93, 96, and 97 near Cypress Mine (Bagdad area) were bankfull. Bagdad received 2.70 inches of rain in a 24 hour period ending at 0500 on 10/22/04. Supai Law Enforcement Officials reported Havasu Creek was running over its banks upstream from Supai Village. The Supai campground was evacuated.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5427324. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.