YAVAPAI COUNTY MOUNTAINS; NORTHERN GILA COUNTY;… — * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Yavapai County and northern Gila County. This includes Oak Creek and Sycamore Canyons.
* WHEN...From Saturday evening through late Sunday night.
* IMPACTS...Flash flooding will be possible in creeks, normally dry washes, swimming holes, and over recently burned areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A second round of rain and thunderstorms is expected Saturday night through the early morning hours of Monday. An additional 1 to 3 inches of rain will be possible, on top of already saturated ground, increasing the threat of flooding. - Additional information is available at weather.gov/flagstaff.
Flooding in Yavapai County Mountains; Northern Gila County; Yavapai County Valleys and Basins; Oak Creek and Sycamore Canyons can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
Verified by Alert USA • NWS