Headline:
Flood Watch issued August 29 at 11:50AM MST until September 1 at 12:00AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
August 29, 2026 - 11:50am
Expires:
August 30, 2026 - 12:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Yavapai and northern Gila counties.
* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...Flash flooding will be possible in creeks, normally dry
washes, swimming holes, and over recently burned areas. Raging
killer currents will be possible in side canyons and narrow slot
canyons. Low-water crossings may be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Numerous to widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected
across much of central and northern Arizona on Sunday and Monday,
including the overnight hours Sunday night. These storms will
have the potential to produce heavy rainfall, which could lead to
flash flooding.
- Additional information is available at weather.gov/flagstaff.
Instruction:
Have a way to receive Flash Flood Warnings and be prepared to take
action should warnings be issued.
Consider changing your plans if you were going to hike, boat, or
paddleboard to a slot canyon or normally dry wash. If you do still
decide to recreate, check in at a nearby visitor center or ranger
station.
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