Arizona Minor Flood Advisory | Effective 07/17/2026 13:57

Headline: 
Flood Advisory issued July 17 at 1:57PM MST until July 17 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
Event: 
Flood Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 17, 2026 - 1:57pm
Expires: 
July 17, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Yavapai County in west central Arizona... * WHEN...Until 500 PM MST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in creeks and normally dry washes is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 156 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers... Granite Creek, Williamson Valley Wash, Little Chino Valley, Big Chino Wash and Verde River. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Paulden. - This includes State Route 89 between mile markers 333 and 338. - 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