First published Oct 22, 2026, 7:50:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 22, 2026, 7:50:15 AM UTC

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NWS Flagstaff issues flash flood warning for Apache County, Arizona

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The National Weather Service reported flash flooding already occurring on Chinle Creek near Chinle and Canyon de Chelly, with life-threatening flooding described in the warning. The warning was in effect until 8:15 a.m. MST on October 22.

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Affected location: Apache County, Arizona
The warning was in effect until 8:15 a.m.

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The warning reports life-threatening flash flooding and says water was above flood stage.

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Geographic reach: 2/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 3/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 5/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Urgency: 9/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

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U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS Flash Flood Warning issued October 22 at 12:21AM MST until October 22 at 8:15AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ

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