Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 20 at 11:54PM MST until October 21 at 12:15AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 20, 2026 - 11:54pm
Expires:
October 21, 2026 - 12:15am
Description:
At 1154 PM MST, a severe thunderstorm was located near Deer Creek, or
16 miles south of Payson, moving north at 30 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Payson, Gisela, Round Valley, Deer Creek, Oxbow Estates, Fort
McDonald, Jakes Corner, Rye, Payson Rodeo Grounds, Hellsgate
Wilderness and Mazatzal Peak.
This includes the following highways...
State Route 188 between mile markers 271 and 276. State Route 87
southbound between mile markers 241 and 251. State Route 87 between
mile markers 232 and 251.
This includes the following recreation areas and campgrounds...
Green Valley Park.
Instruction:
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from
windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large
hail.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Gila, AZ
Forcast Office:
NWS Flagstaff AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov