First published Oct 12, 2026, 11:34:16 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 12, 2026, 11:34:16 AM UTC

Flash Flood Warning issued October 12 at 4:16AM MST until October 12 at 11:15AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ

NWS Flagstaff issued a flash flood warning for the Paria River area in Coconino County, Arizona, on October 12, 2026. The source reports life-threatening flooding and instructs people to leave the river canyon, washes, and creeks.

Why it matters

The source describes life-threatening flooding and directs people in affected waterways to get out.

Location

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 8/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 1/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 4/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 1/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 9/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Sources

Primary official sourceFlash Flood Warning issued October 12 at 4:16AM MST until October 12 at 11:15AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ

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