Prescott, AZ Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...Northern Gila County, Yavapai County, and Oak Creek and
Sycamore Canyons.

* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through late Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Flash flooding will be possible in creeks, normally dry
washes, and swimming holes, and over recently burned areas.
Low-water crossings could also become flooded, which would create
deadly travel conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon and continue
through much of the weekend. With deep monsoonal moisture in
place, any stronger storm will have the potential to produce
heavy rainfall and cause flash flooding.
- Additional information is available at weather.gov/flagstaff.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

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