YAVAPAI, AZ — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Big Chino Wash and the Upper Verde River
* WHEN...Until 230 PM MST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers and normally dry washes is imminent or occurring. Further rises in the water levels of already flooded creeks and normally dry washes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 524 AM MST, River gauges along Big Chino Wash and the Verde River continue measure elevated flow. The Verde River Below Paulden has risen above Minor flood stage, and additional rises are possible. - This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers... Verde River, Big Chino Wash, Williamson Valley Wash. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Paulden and Perkinsville. - Additional information is available at weather.gov/flagstaff.
Flooding in Yavapai, AZ 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.
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