Station Name: COLORADO RIVER AT LEES FERRY, AZ
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 3,140 feet

Nearest Address:
Lees Ferry, AZ 86036
Coconino County

GPS Coordinates: 36.8643333, -111.5878722

Nearby Water Temperatures

Red Flag Warning issued June 25 at 1:01AM MST until June 28 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ

Effective: Thu June 25, 2026, 1:01 AM
Expires: Thu June 25, 2026, 3:45 PM

The National Weather Service in Flagstaff AZ has issued a Red Flag Warning due to strong winds and low relative humidity in effect from 11 AM MST /noon MDT/ Friday to 8 PM MST /9 PM MDT/ Sunday. * WHAT...Critical fire weather conditions expected. Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 55 mph and relative humidity 9 to 20 percent each afternoon. Strong winds are expected to continue through the overnight period Saturday. * WHERE...All of northern Arizona. This includes portions of the Apache-Sitgreaves, Coconino, Kaibab, Prescott, and Tonto national forests. * WHEN...From 11 AM MST /noon MDT/ Friday to 8 PM MST /9 PM MDT/ Sunday. * IMPACTS...Rapid spread and growth of any new or existing fires. Fires will have the potential to exhibit extreme fire behavior. Elevated potential for new fire starts. Winds may damage power lines, resulting in new fire starts.

Do your part: No open flames or sparks, keep vehicles off of dry grass, properly dispose of cigarette butts, and avoid power equipment that creates sparks. One less spark, one less wildfire. Obey all fire restrictions. To view a map of current fire restrictions, go to wildlandfire.az.gov/fire-restrictions. A Red Flag Warning is issued when we identify weather conditions that promote rapid spread of fire which may become life-threatening. This does not mean there is a fire. These conditions are either occurring now or will begin soon. It is important to have multiple ways to receive information from authorities. Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this Red Flag Warning.

Wind Advisory issued June 25 at 11:14AM MST until June 26 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ

Effective: Thu June 25, 2026, 11:14 AM
Expires: Fri June 26, 2026, 11:00 AM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Navajo Nation in Arizona, Little Colorado River Valley, Mogollon Rim, Kaibab Plateau, Marble and Glen Canyons, Grand Canyon Country, Coconino Plateau, and Yavapai County Mountains. * WHEN...From 11 AM MST /noon MDT/ to 8 PM MST /9 PM MDT/ Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles, such as RVs, campers, and tractor trailers. Use extra caution. Secure loose outdoor objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.

Red Flag Warning issued June 25 at 10:41AM MST until June 28 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ

Effective: Thu June 25, 2026, 10:41 AM
Expires: Fri June 26, 2026, 5:00 PM

* WHAT...Critical fire weather conditions expected. Southwest winds 15-25 mph, gusts to 40 mph Friday, southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph Saturday and Sunday. Expect winds to remain elevated Saturday night. Relative humidity as low as 7 percent desert areas, to 15-20 percent in forested locations. * WHERE...Kaibab Plateau, Marble and Glen Canyons, Grand Canyon Country, Coconino Plateau, Yavapai County Mountains, Northeast Plateaus and Mesas Hwy 264 Northward, Chinle Valley, Chuska Mountains and Defiance Plateau, Little Colorado River Valley in Coconino County, Little Colorado River Valley in Navajo County, Little Colorado River Valley in Apache County, Western Mogollon Rim, Eastern Mogollon Rim, White Mountains, Northern Gila County, Yavapai County Valleys and Basins, Oak Creek and Sycamore Canyons, Black Mesa Area, and Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264. This includes portions of the Apache-Sitgreaves, Coconino, Kaibab, Prescott, and Tonto national forests. * WHEN...From 11 AM MST /noon MDT/ Friday to 8 PM MST /9 PM MDT/ Sunday. * IMPACTS...Rapid spread and growth of any new or existing fires. Fires will have the potential to exhibit extreme fire behavior. Elevated potential for new fire starts. Winds may damage power lines resulting in new fire starts.

Do your part: No open flames or sparks, keep vehicles off of dry grass, properly dispose of cigarette butts, and avoid power equipment that creates sparks. One less spark, one less wildfire. Obey all fire restrictions. To view a map of current fire restrictions, go to wildlandfire.az.gov/fire-restrictions. A Red Flag Warning is issued when we identify weather conditions that promote rapid spread of fire which may become life-threatening. This does not mean there is a fire. These conditions are either occurring now or will begin soon. It is important to have multiple ways to receive information from authorities. Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this Red Flag Warning.

Red Flag Warning issued June 25 at 10:32AM MST until June 28 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ

Effective: Thu June 25, 2026, 10:32 AM
Expires: Fri June 26, 2026, 5:00 PM

* WHAT...Critical fire weather conditions expected. Southwest winds 15-25 mph, gusts to 40 mph Friday, southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph Saturday and Sunday. Relative humidity as low as 7 percent desert areas, to 15-20 percent in forested locations. * WHERE...Kaibab Plateau, Marble and Glen Canyons, Grand Canyon Country, Coconino Plateau, Yavapai County Mountains, Northeast Plateaus and Mesas Hwy 264 Northward, Chinle Valley, Chuska Mountains and Defiance Plateau, Little Colorado River Valley in Coconino County, Little Colorado River Valley in Navajo County, Little Colorado River Valley in Apache County, Western Mogollon Rim, Eastern Mogollon Rim, White Mountains, Northern Gila County, Yavapai County Valleys and Basins, Oak Creek and Sycamore Canyons, Black Mesa Area, and Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264. This includes portions of the Apache-Sitgreaves, Coconino, Kaibab, Prescott, and Tonto national forests. * WHEN...From 11 AM MST /noon MDT/ Friday to 8 PM MST /9 PM MDT/ Sunday. * IMPACTS...Rapid spread and growth of any new or existing fires. Fires will have the potential to exhibit extreme fire behavior. Elevated potential for new fire starts. Winds may damage power lines resulting in new fire starts.

Do your part: No open flames or sparks, keep vehicles off of dry grass, properly dispose of cigarette butts, and avoid power equipment that creates sparks. One less spark, one less wildfire. Obey all fire restrictions. To view a map of current fire restrictions, go to wildlandfire.az.gov/fire-restrictions. A Red Flag Warning is issued when we identify weather conditions that promote rapid spread of fire which may become life-threatening. This does not mean there is a fire. These conditions are either occurring now or will begin soon. It is important to have multiple ways to receive information from authorities. Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this Red Flag Warning.

Flash Flood Warning issued June 25 at 3:36PM MST until June 25 at 6:30PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ

Effective: Thu June 25, 2026, 3:36 PM
Expires: Thu June 25, 2026, 6:30 PM

FFWFGZ The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... The Antelope Creek basin in... Coconino County in north central Arizona... * Until 630 PM MST /730 PM MDT/. * At 336 PM MST /436 PM MDT/, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain over the Antelope Creek basin. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding in and around the Antelope Creek basin. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of areas in and around the Antelope Creek basin. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Cardiac Canyon, Canyon X, Wind Pebble Canyon, Porcupine Canyon, Ramshead Canyon, Upper Antelope Canyon, Mountain Sheep Canyon, Rattlesnake Canyon, Owl Canyon, LeChee and Lower Antelope Canyon. This includes the following slot canyons... Upper Antelope Canyon, Lower Antelope Canyon, Canyon X, Cardiac Canyon, Owl Canyon, Rattlesnake Canyon, Mountain Sheep Canyon, Wind Pebble Canyon and Porcupine Canyon. This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers... Peach Wash and Antelope Creek.

Get out of Antelope Canyon and other area slot canyons immediately! Deadly flash flooding is imminent or occurring!