Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 20 at 3:56PM MST until August 20 at 7:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 3:56pm
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Chino Valley in Yavapai County in west central Arizona...
* WHEN...Until 700 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. Ponding of water on highways
and in urban areas will create hazardous travel conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 355 PM MST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly in and around Chino Valley. Between 1
and 2 inches of rain have fallen.
- This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers...
Big Chino Wash, Little Chino Valley, Granite Creek, Williamson
Valley Wash, Dillon Wash, Mint Wash, Cooper Wash, Verde River,
Bottleneck Wash and Butte Wash.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Prescott, Chino Valley, Williamson Valley, and Paulden.
- This includes State Route 89 between mile markers 320 and 336.
- 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
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov