Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 17 at 5:26PM PDT until July 17 at 8:30PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 17, 2026 - 5:26pm
Expires:
July 17, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southwestern Mohave County in northwestern Arizona...
* WHEN...Until 830 PM MST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas. Some
low-water crossings may become impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 524 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Up to 1.2 inches of rain have
fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the
area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Kingman, Yucca, Golden Valley, New Kingman-Butler, Hualapai Peak,
Oatman Highway, and Alamo Crossing Road.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
Area Description:
Mohave, AZ
Forcast Office:
NWS Las Vegas NV
Sender: