Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued June 15 at 5:38PM MST until June 15 at 7:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 15, 2026 - 5:38pm
Expires:
June 15, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
At 538 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated that rain has ended over the
Billy Fire scar. Between 0.5 and 1.25 inches of rain fell earlier
over the east side of the fire scar including the Cherry Creek
drainage. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall
is expected. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding in and around the Billy Fire scar.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of areas in and around the
Billy Fire scar.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Sierra Ancha Wilderness.
Instruction:
Flash flooding downstream of the Billy Fire scar is imminent or
occurring. Low water crossings will quickly become inundated and
impassable. Do not attempt to cross flooded roadways, and stay away
from creeks, streams and washes.
Area Description:
Gila, AZ
Forcast Office:
NWS Flagstaff AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov