A flood warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Flagstaff at 3:38 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24. This warning applies to Coconino and Navajo.

The National Weather Service warns: "Stay away or

be swept away! The banks of rivers are unstable and unsafe during any flooding event. Low water crossings will become dangerous. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route."

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What are weather service meteorologists saying?

At 3:38 a.m., the National Weather Service issued a statement:

WHAT: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

WHERE: The Little Colorado River from Winslow to Leupp.

WHEN: Until midnight MST tonight /1 a.m. MDT Sunday/.

IMPACTS: Flooding of the Little Colorado River is imminent or occurring. Deadly flooding over low-water crossings.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS: — At 3:33 a.m. MST /4:33 a.m. MDT/, water levels have crested at Winslow and are expected to fall through the day today. However, downstream impacts will continue at Birdsprings through at least this evening. — For the Little Colorado River at Winslow: At 3am MST /4am MDT/ the stage was 18.11 feet. Flood Stage is 19 feet. Forecast: Water levels are expected forecast to fall below action stage around 10am MST /11am MDT/ today. Impacts: At 17 feet: Downstream, the approaches to the bridge over the river on Navajo Route 71 near Bird Springs will flood, and Leupp will be within 3 feet of flooding problems. The river will crest at Navajo Route 71 approximately 18 hours after the river crests at Winslow. Minor lowland overflow on right bank at Winslow. At 18 feet: Flow above this level for approximately 6 hours or more may cause erosion to the levee and eventual leakage or failure. — Some locations that will experience flooding include: Leupp, Birdsprings, Sunrise, Bushman Acres, Homolovi Ruins State Park and Clear Creek Reservoir. — Additional information is available at weather.gov/flagstaff."