Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 15 at 3:23PM MST until July 15 at 6:30PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 15, 2026 - 3:23pm
Expires:
July 15, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Chino Valley and Paulden in Yavapai County in west central
Arizona...
* WHEN...Until 630 PM MST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in creeks and normally dry washes is
imminent or occurring. Water flowing over roadways will create
slick roads and muddy unpaved roads. Some low-water crossings may
become impassable. Ponding of water on interstates, highways and in
urban areas will create hazardous travel conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 322 PM MST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 1.5
inches of rain have fallen.
- This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers...
Mint Wash, Antelope Wash, Strickland Wash, Wagon Tire Wash, Verde
River, Little Chino Valley, Walnut Creek, Williamson Valley Wash,
Cooper Wash, Big Chino Wash, Hell Canyon, Butte Wash, Dillon
Wash, Mud Tank Wash and Granite Creek. Additional rainfall
amounts up to 0.5 inches are expected over the area. This
additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Chino Valley, Williamson Valley, Paulden, Drake and Granite
Mountain Wilderness.
- This includes State Route 89 between mile markers 325 and 346.
- 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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