Arizona Flash Flood Warning Live | Mesa News

Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 6, 2026 · 1m

Flash flood warning hits Arizona’s Coconino County as thunderstorms dump heavy rain—up to 1.75 inches in some spots—triggering life-threatening flooding risks. Washes, creeks, dirt roads, and even paved underpasses are in danger, with Flagstaff, Doney Park, and I-40/U.S. Highway 89 among the affected zones. Desert terrain amplifies the threat: dry soil can’t soak up water, and steep slopes send runoff surging fast. Never drive through floodwaters—just six inches can knock you down, and a foot can sweep away cars. Most flood deaths occur when people try to cross flooded roads. Turn around…