Headline:
Flood Watch issued July 16 at 11:05AM MST until July 16 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
July 16, 2026 - 11:05am
Expires:
July 16, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Northern Gila County, Yavapai County, Oak Creek and
Sycamore Canyons including Sedona, Coconino Plateau, Grand Canyon
Country, Kaibab Plateau and Marble and Glen Canyons including Page.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM MST /midnight MDT/ this evening.
* IMPACTS...Flash flooding will be possible in creeks, normally dry
washes, swimming holes, and over recently burned areas. Raging
killer currents will be possible in side canyons and narrow slot
canyons. Low-water crossings may be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Another round of showers and thunderstorms is developing late
this morning and will persist at times into this evening. With
abundant monsoon moisture in place, some of these storms will be
capable of producing 1-2" of rain in less than an hour, resulting
in flash flooding.
- 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; Northern Gila County; Yavapai County Valleys and Basins; Oak Creek and Sycamore Canyons
Forcast Office:
NWS Flagstaff AZ
Sender: