Flash Flood — Coconino, Arizona
2021-07-14 · near North Rim, Coconino, Arizona
1
Direct deaths
4
Injuries
Event narrative
A flash flood rushed down the Tatahatso Wash/Slot Canyon into the Colorado River (38 miles down stream from Lees Ferry). A commercial river trip with 30 people and two large raft had set up camp at the mouth of the wash for the night. The flash flood washed away the camp. Four people were injured and one person died.
Wider weather episode
Deep monsoon moisture continued across northern Arizona with several flash floods.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 978387. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.