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Flash Flood Warning
Issued: 10:29 AM Jul. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Coconino County in north central Arizona... Yavapai County in west central Arizona... * Until 630 AM MST. * At 329 AM MST, National Weather Service Flagstaff doppler radar indicated a cluster of thunderstorms producing heavy rain from Clarkdale northward into Sycamore Canyon. 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, normally dry washes, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Cottonwood, Clarkdale, Cottonwood Airport, Parsons Spring, Palatki Heritage Site, Sycamore Canyon, Honanki Heritage Site, Secret Mountain Vista, Sycamore Point, Jerome, Dead Horse Ranch State Park, Red Rock-Secret Mountain Wilderness, Sycamore Canyon Wilderness and Tuzigoot National Monument. This includes State Route 89A between mile markers 347 and 352. This includes the following recreation areas and campgrounds... Taylor Cabin Line Camp, Red-Tail Hawk Loop Campground, Quail Loop Campground, Raven Loop Campground, Blackhawk Loop Campground and Cooper's Hawk Loop Campground. This includes the following swimming holes... Parsons Spring. This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers... Dry Creek, Sycamore Creek, Spring Creek, Blowout Creek, Tule Tank Wash, Verde River, Oak Wash, Railroad Draw, Oak Creek, Bitter Creek and Coffee Creek. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED; FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
Flash Flood Warning
Issued: 9:36 AM Jul. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... The Pocket Fire in... Coconino County in north central Arizona... Yavapai County in west central Arizona... * Until 530 AM MST. * At 236 AM MST, National Weather Service Flagstaff doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain over the Pocket Fire. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Excessive rainfall over the burn scar will result in debris flow moving through the West Fork of Oak Creek and Dry Creek north of Sedona. The debris flow can consist of rock, mud, vegetation and other loose materials. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding in and around the Pocket Fire. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of areas in and around the Pocket Fire. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Edge of the World, Fernow Cabin, East Pocket Lookout Tower and Red Rock-Secret Mountain Wilderness. This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers... West Fork Oak Creek, Dry Creek and Oak Creek near West Fork. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... This is a life threatening situation. Heavy rainfall will cause extensive and severe flash flooding of creeks...streams...and ditches in the Pocket Fire. Severe debris flows can also be anticipated across roads. Roads and driveways may be washed away in places. If you encounter flood waters...climb to safety. && FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED; FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
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