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Chris Clements/KNAUOver the weekend, a storm hovering over Flagstaff led to flooded businesses, homes and streets in the Southside neighborhood. -
Chris Clements/KNAUThe man who disappeared into floodwaters south of downtown Flagstaff Sunday was found dead Monday. Authorities identified him as 73-year-old Williams Singavarapu of New York. -
Tom FaehSunday’s heavy rainfall caused Oak Creek to reach nearly 16 feet as flooding struck dozens of communities across central and northern Arizona. Evacuations remain in effect Monday and Flagstaff crews continue to search for man missing in flood waters. -
Courtesy of the Flagstaff Fire DepartmentEmergency responders are searching for a man who disappeared into floodwaters south of downtown Flagstaff Sunday.
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Rising water levels in Oak Creek put businesses near its banks at risk Sunday. Rainfall transformed the typically mild riparian waterway into a frothing muddy current. -
Gov. Katie Hobbs’ office says state emergency crews had conducted six rooftop evacuations in Sedona as of Sunday afternoon with more to come as floodwaters trapped residents in their homes. -
On Sunday, the Arizona Department of Transportation closed parts of Interstate 17, State Route 89A and other highways in northern and eastern Arizona because of heavy rain and flood danger. -
City of Sedona officials have ordered residents and visitors in parts of the city near Oak Creek to evacuate because of increased flood danger from heavy rain overnight. -
Gov. Katie Hobbs’ office said she’s working closely with tribal nations on their own possible disaster declarations. Hobbs allocated $200,000 for the response to the flooding and tornadoes. -
As Indigenous communities throughout northeastern Arizona continue to recover from major flooding, election officials are bracing for more rain in the forecast ahead of Election Day.
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For today, expect fair weather under partly cloudy skies and below-normal temperatures. Flooding will continue, including along the Little Colorado River, Verde River, Moenkopi Wash, and Carrizo Creek. Stay away from waterways, and if you come to a flooded road, turn around; don't drown. For the remainder of the week, the forecast calls for dry weather, although there is a slight chance of showers on Friday. Otherwise, lingering river flooding will continue through Tuesday.
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