Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 4:10PM MST until July 17 at 7:15PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 17, 2026 - 4:10pm
Expires:
July 17, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
FFWPSR
The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
North Central La Paz County in west central Arizona...
* Until 715 PM MST.
* At 410 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain over Bill Williams River. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain
has fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.25 to 1.25 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 indicated.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Bill Williams River near Parker Strip in North Central La Paz
County.
This includes the following streams and drainages...
Colorado River, Mineral Wash, Bill Williams River and Osborne Wash.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
La Paz, AZ
Forcast Office:
NWS Phoenix AZ
Sender: