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Flood Warning
ActiveYavapai, AZ
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...The Agua Fria River in Yavapai County in west central Arizona...
* WHEN...Until 630 AM MST.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of creeks and normally dry washes is occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 248 AM MST, river gauges along the Agua Fria river continued to indicated significant flow from Dewy-Humboldt to Cordes Lakes to Black Canyon City. Water levels remain above action stage on the Agua Fria River at Rock Springs, and are expected to remain above through the remainder of the morning. Flooding is already ongoing. - This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers... Agua Fria River, Big Bug Creek, Turkey Creek, Black Canyon, Humbug Creek, and Castle Creek. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Black Canyon City, Dewey-Humboldt, Cordes Lakes, Mayer, Agua Fria National Monument, Arcosanti and Humbug Bay. - Additional information is available at weather.gov/flagstaff.
Instructions
Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Low water crossings will become dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.
Data from the National Weather Service
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