Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 12 at 12:39PM MST until July 12 at 3:45PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 12, 2026 - 12:39pm
Expires:
July 12, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Yavapai County in west central Arizona near Ponderosa Park
south of Prescott...
* WHEN...Until 345 PM MST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in creeks and normally dry washes is
imminent or occurring. Dangerous flooding over low-water crossings.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1237 PM MST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
heavy rain due to thunderstorms south of Prescott near Ponderosa
Park. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in
the advisory area. Between 1.25 and 2.25 inches of rain have
fallen.
- This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers...
Miller Creek, Finch Wash, Iron Springs Wash, Hassayampa River,
Orofino Wash, Spence Creek, Willow Creek, Butte Creek, Bannon
Creek, Kirkland Creek, Wolf Creek, Granite Creek, Logan Wash,
Board Creek, Skull Valley Wash and Copper Basin Wash.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Wildwood Estates, Highland Pines, Rancho Vista Estates, Copper
Basin, Thumbe Butte, Ponderosa Park and Whipple.
- This includes State Route 89 between mile markers 298 and 312.
This includes the following recreation areas andcampgrounds...
White Spar Campground, Wolf Creek Falls, Acker Park and AC
Williams Granite Creek Park.
This includes the following swimming holes...
Wolf Creek Falls.
- Additional information is available at weather.gov/flagstaff.
Instruction:
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Low water crossings will become dangerous in heavy rain. Do not
attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.
Area Description:
Yavapai, AZ
Forcast Office:
NWS Flagstaff AZ
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