Weather Alert in Arizona

Flood Advisory issued July 3 at 2:34PM MST until July 3 at 5:30PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ

AREAS AFFECTED: Yavapai, AZ

DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of west central Arizona, including the following county, Yavapai. * WHEN...Until 530 PM MST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in creeks and normally dry washes is imminent or occurring. Dangerous flooding over low-water crossings. Water flowing over roadways will create slick roads and muddy unpaved roads. Ponding of water on interstates, highways and in urban areas will create hazardous travel conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 234 PM MST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. 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... Little Ash Creek, Spring Creek, Osborne Spring Wash, Cherry Creek, Sycamore Creek, Russell Wash, Beaver Creek, Rattlesnake Canyon, Jacks Canyon, Little Hackberry Wash, Long Canyon, Big Bug Creek, Gaddis Wash, Lynx Creek, Blowout Creek, Rarick Canyon, Cienega Creek, Racetrack Wash, Agua Fria River, Ash Creek, Winters Wash, Coyote Wash, Dry Creek, Turkey Creek, Verde River, Yarber Wash, Brushy Wash, Chaparral Gulch, Oak Creek, Hackberry Wash, Walker Creek, West Clear Creek, Grief Hill Wash, Oak Wash and Dry Beaver Creek. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Camp Verde, Prescott Valley, Clarkdale, Dewey-Humboldt, Flower Pot, Verde Village, Bridgeport, Cottonwood Airport, Cottonwood, Fort Verde State Historic Park, Cornville, Beaverhead Flat, Montezuma Castle National Monument, Verde Lakes, Page Springs, Lake Montezuma, Montezuma Well, Mayer, Cordes Lakes and Wet Beaver Creek Day Use Area. - This includes the following highways... State Route 260 between mile markers 207 and 222. State Route 69 near mile marker 263...and between mile markers 277 and 289. Interstate 17 between mile markers 262 and 273...and between mile markers 276 and 304. State Route 179 between mile markers 299 and 308. State Route 89A between mile markers 351 and 360. - Additional information is available at weather.gov/flagstaff.

INSTRUCTION: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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. Remain alert for flooding even in locations not receiving rain. Arroyos, streams, and rivers can become raging killer currents in a matter of minutes, even from distant rainfall. Get out of washes and creeks if you are camping or hiking! Flooding is occurring or imminent and will inundate creeks and washes. Report flooding to local law enforcement or NWS Flagstaff on our Facebook or Twitter pages when you can do so safely.

View All Alerts for Arizona

Want more detail? Get the Complete 7 Day and Night Detailed Forecast!

Want to Receive our Free Daily Forecast Emails in your inbox by 5 a.m.?
There are no ads! Learn More
We respect your privacy and will not share or sell your email with anyone.

Current U.S. National Radar--Current

The Current National Weather Radar is shown below with a UTC Time (subtract 5 hours from UTC to get Eastern Time).

Current U.S. National Radar

National Weather Forecast--Current

The Current National Weather Forecast and National Weather Map are shown below.

Today's National Weather Map

National Weather Forecast for Tomorrow

Tomorrow National Weather Forecast and Tomorrow National Weather Map are show below.

Tomorrows National Weather Map

North America Water Vapor (Moisture)

This map shows recent moisture content over North America. Bright and colored areas show high moisture (ie, clouds); brown indicates very little moisture present; black indicates no moisture.

North American Water Vapor Map

Weather Topic: What are Cirrus Clouds?

Home - Education - Cloud Types - Cirrus Clouds

Cirrus Clouds Next Topic: Condensation

Cirrus clouds are high-level clouds that occur above 20,000 feet and are composed mainly of ice crystals. They are thin and wispy in appearance.

What do they indicate?
They are often the first sign of an approaching storm.

Next Topic: Condensation

Weather Topic: What are Contrails?

Home - Education - Cloud Types - Contrails

Contrails Next Topic: Cumulonimbus Clouds

A contrail is an artificial cloud, created by the passing of an aircraft.

Contrails form because water vapor in the exhaust of aircraft engines is suspended in the air under certain temperatures and humidity conditions. These contrails are called exhaust contrails.

Another type of contrail can form due to a temporary reduction in air pressure moving over the plane's surface, causing condensation. These are called aerodynamic contrails.

When you can see your breath on a cold day, it is also because of condensation. The reason contrails last longer than the condensation from your breath is because the water in contrails freezes into ice particles.

Next Topic: Cumulonimbus Clouds

Current conditions powered by WeatherAPI.com