Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued June 17 at 6:12PM MST until June 17 at 8:30PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 6:12pm
Expires:
June 17, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description:
At 612 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated that the heavy rainfall has
ended over the warned area. However, flooding will remain a threat
from earlier heavy rainfall. Radar and automated rain gauges
indicated between 1.25 and 2.25 inches of rain have fallen.
Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.25 inches are possible in the
warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks, streams, and
normally dry washes
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Horse Thief Basin, Black Canyon City, Castle Creek Wilderness and
Crown King.
This includes the following recreation areas and campgrounds...
Turney Gulch Group Campground and Hazlett Hollow Campground.
This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers...
Sycamore Creek, Rock Creek, Willow Creek, Bear Creek, Agua Fria
River, Crazy Basin Creek, Turkey Creek, Tiger Creek, Black Canyon
Creek, Boulder Creek, Humbug Creek, Black Canyon, Jim Creek, North
Fork Rock Creek, Poland Creek, Castle Creek and Slate Creek.
Instruction:
Low water crossings will become dangerous in heavy rain. Do not
attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.
Get out of washes and creeks if you are camping or hiking! Flooding
is occurring or imminent and will inundate creeks and washes.
Area Description:
Yavapai, AZ
Forcast Office:
NWS Flagstaff AZ
Sender: