Headline:
Flood Watch issued August 28 at 11:48PM MST until August 30 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
August 28, 2026 - 11:48pm
Expires:
August 29, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Northern Gila County, Yavapai County, and Oak Creek and
Sycamore Canyons.
* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through late Saturday night.
* IMPACTS...Flash flooding will be possible in creeks, normally dry
washes, and swimming holes, and over recently burned areas.
Low-water crossings could also become flooded, which would create
deadly travel conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon and continue
through much of the weekend. With deep monsoonal moisture in
place, any stronger storm will have the potential to produce
heavy rainfall and cause flash flooding.
- Additional information is available at weather.gov/flagstaff.
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
Area Description:
Yavapai County Mountains; Northern Gila County; Yavapai County Valleys and Basins; Oak Creek and Sycamore Canyons
Forcast Office:
NWS Flagstaff AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov