Disasters · Flagstaff flood searchFlagstaff flood missing man: Williams Singavarapu, 73, found deadAired November 4, 2026 at 2:29 AM UTCWritten November 4, 2026 at 3:14 AM UTCRead the write-upThis storyTranscript · LOADING0:07Emergency crews found the missing man dead less than a mile from where he0:10disappeared.0:12Police identified him as William Singavarapu,73 of New York.0:17The overnight search stretched police and firefighters.0:20Already responders found Singavarapu near East Ellery Avenue and South W.0:25C.0:25Riles Street.0:27That location is less than a mile from South Malpaze Lane and West Clay Avenue,0:32where he was reported missing in the South Side neighborhood, south of downtown.0:37Police said the initial call described a man losing his footing beside fast-moving0:41water, falling in and disappearing from view.0:44The caller's account brought Flagstaff police officers and firefighters to the0:49intersection on Sunday, November one.0:52Crews searched through Sunday night and into Monday morning.0:55Early on November2, emergency personnel answered a call about an unresponsive1:00person.1:01They determined he was the missing man.1:03The city confirmed his death in its morning update.1:06The recovery ended the search for Singavarapu.1:08Police then identified him by name, replacing the earlier description of an1:13unidentified missing man.1:15The early morning response time marks when emergency personnel answered the new1:20call.1:20It doesn't tell investigators when he died.1:22The city's two dispatch accounts differ by ten minutes.1:26Its first release placed the response shortly before six Sunday evening.1:30The update moved earlier.1:32Officials haven't explained the change.1:34Both described the same intersection, reported fall and search.1:38Police and firefighters began searching while the city's emergency response was1:43already under strain.1:44Officials said crews were using all available resources.1:48They asked people to stay away from the search area so responders could work safely1:53and without interruption.1:54Flooding affected the South Side neighborhood and major roads, including Route66,1:59South Milton Road, and Butler Avenue.2:02City officials said public safety teams were operating at capacity.2:06They urged residents to stay home.2:08And avoid travel to keep emergency resources available.2:12The city's warning focused on how easily moving water can overpower someone.2:18Water can be deeper and faster than it looks, and the warning extended beyond2:22flooded roads to walking or playing in or near flowing water.2:26As little as six inches of moving water can knock an adult off their feet.2:30The city warned, that figure describes a general danger.2:34Officials haven't given a water depth measurement for the place where Singhavarapu2:38reportedly fell.2:39Investigators are seeking help from anyone who witnessed the incident, or has2:44information about what happened.2:46The city listed both the police department and silent witness as contacts for people2:52who can assist.2:53Flagstaff Police and Silent Witness are receiving information for the investigation.2:59The request covers people who saw the incident, and anyone with details that could3:04help explain the circumstances surrounding Singhavarapu's death.3:08Singavarapu was found dead after the reported fall into flood water.3:12Investigators still have to explain what happened between his disappearance and the3:16recovery.3:17As of November three, they hadn't announced a final medical cause or manner of3:22death.Explore with HeyDexFollow via RSS
