Headline:
Flood Watch issued October 9 at 11:53AM MST until October 12 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
October 9, 2026 - 11:53am
Expires:
October 10, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Yavapai, western Coconino, northern Gila, and far southern
Navajo counties.
* WHEN...From Saturday morning through late Sunday night.
* IMPACTS...Flash flooding will be possible in creeks, normally dry
washes, swimming holes, and over recently burned areas. Low-water
crossings may be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A upper-level trough will help pull moisture from the remnants of
Hurricane Rachel up into western Arizona to produce showers and
thunderstorms Saturday, followed by extended periods of rainfall
through at least Sunday. Thunderstorms will have the potential to
produce heavy rainfall that could lead to flash flooding, while
extended periods of rain can lead to elevated streams, rivers,
and flow through washes. Greatest risk of heavy rainfall looks be
along higher terrain due to upsloping.
- 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.
Area Description:
Kaibab Plateau; Marble and Glen Canyons; Grand Canyon Country; Coconino Plateau; Yavapai County Mountains; Western Mogollon Rim; Eastern Mogollon Rim; Northern Gila County; Yavapai County Valleys and Basins; Oak Creek and Sycamore Canyons
Forcast Office:
NWS Flagstaff AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov