Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued August 11 at 6:28PM MST until August 11 at 8:30PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 11, 2026 - 6:28pm
Expires:
August 11, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description:
At 628 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated that heavy rain has ended
across the warned area including the west side of Sedona. Between 0.5
and 1.25 inches of rain fell over a short period earlier this
evening. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall
is expected. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
normally dry washes, urban areas, highways, streets and
underpasses.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Sedona, Page Springs and Red Rock State Park.
This includes State Route 89A between mile markers 364 and 372.
This includes the following swimming holes...
Buddha Beach "Red Rock Crossing" and Crescent Moon Ranch.
This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers...
Spring Creek, Oak Creek, Turkey Creek and Dry Creek.
Instruction:
Flooding of washes and creeks will occur, some dirt roads will become
muddy and impassable. Paved roads and underpasses could become
flooded as well.
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