Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 16 at 3:14PM MST until September 16 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 16, 2026 - 3:14pm
Expires:
September 16, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 314 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Up to 3 inches of rain have fallen.
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...
Black Canyon City and Rock Springs.
This includes Interstate 17 between mile markers 242 and 245.
This includes the following recreation areas and campgrounds...
Black Canyon Campground.
This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers...
Black Canyon Creek, Ash Spring Creek, Lime Creek, Middle Fork Squaw
Creek, New River, Slate Creek, Black Canyon, Little Squaw Creek,
Agua Fria River and Squaw 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.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Yavapai, AZ
Forcast Office:
NWS Flagstaff AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov