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Flood Advisory
Issued: 11:55 PM Jul. 15, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

* WHERE...Chino Valley and Paulden in Yavapai County in west central
Arizona...

* WHEN...Until 630 PM MST.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in creeks and normally dry washes is
imminent or occurring. Water flowing over roadways will create
slick roads and muddy unpaved roads. Some low-water crossings may
become impassable. Ponding of water on highways and in urban areas
will create hazardous travel conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 453 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated that the heavy rainfall
had ended across the advisory area, however, minor flooding
remains a threat from earlier heavy rainfall. Minor flooding is
ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area.
Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen.
- This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers...
Mint Wash, Antelope Wash, Strickland Wash, Wagon Tire Wash, Verde
River, Little Chino Valley, Walnut Creek, Williamson Valley Wash,
Cooper Wash, Big Chino Wash, Hell Canyon, Butte Wash, Dillon
Wash, Mud Tank Wash and Granite Creek. Additional rainfall
amounts up to 0.25 inches are expected over the area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Chino Valley, Williamson Valley, Paulden, Drake and Granite
Mountain Wilderness.
- This includes State Route 89 between mile markers 325 and 346.
- Additional information is available at weather.gov/flagstaff.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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Flood Watch
Issued: 8:30 PM Jul. 15, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...Portions of east central and west central Arizona,
including the following areas, in east central Arizona, Northern
Gila County. In west central Arizona, Oak Creek and Sycamore
Canyons, Yavapai County Mountains and Yavapai County Valleys and
Basins.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Flash flooding will be possible in creeks, normally dry
washes, swimming holes, and over recently burned areas. Low-water
crossings may be flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Abundant monsoon moisture is in place. Thunderstorms developing
over the higher terrain will move into the watch area during the
afternoon and evening. Some storms will be capable of producing
1-2" of rain in less than one hour.
- Additional information is available at weather.gov/flagstaff.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Have a way to receive Flash Flood Warnings and be prepared to take
action should warnings be issued.

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