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weather NWS minor Yavapai, AZ July 18, 2026 at 12:55 AM

Flood Advisory

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

* WHERE...Cottonwood area and Mingus Mountain in Yavapai County in west central Arizona...

* WHEN...Until 745 PM MST.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in creeks and normally dry washes is imminent or occurring. Dangerous flooding over low-water crossings. Ponding of water on highways and in urban areas will create hazardous travel conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 554 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated that the heavy rainfall has ended

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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