Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 16 at 4:55PM MST until September 16 at 6:30PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 16, 2026 - 4:55pm
Expires:
September 16, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
At 455 PM MST, local law enforcement reported thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 5 inches of rain have
fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.
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...
Drake and Paulden.
This includes State Route 89 between mile markers 335 and 359.
This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers...
Verde River, Big Chino Wash, Rattlesnake Wash, Hell Canyon, Meath
Wash, Granite Creek, Grindstone Wash and Wagon Tire Wash.
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