Flood Watch

Locations Affected

Bumble Bee, AZ ∙ Oxbow Estates, AZ ∙ Grayback Mountain, AZ ∙ Kirkland Junction, AZ ∙ Cottonwood, AZ ∙ Whispering Pines, AZ ∙ Prescott, AZ ∙ Rimrock, AZ ∙ Christopher Creek, AZ ∙ Dewey, AZ

Full Alert Message

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Watch National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ 1116 AM MST Thu Oct 29 2026 ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Yavapai County and northern Gila County. This includes Oak Creek and Sycamore Canyons. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through late Sunday night. * 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... - A second round of rain and thunderstorms is expected Saturday night through the early morning hours of Monday. An additional 1 to 3 inches of rain will be possible, on top of already saturated ground, increasing the threat of flooding. - 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. Consider changing your plans if you were going to hike, boat, or paddleboard to a slot canyon or normally dry wash. If you do still decide to recreate, check in at a nearby visitor center or ranger station. && ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Yavapai County and northern Gila County. This includes Oak Creek and Sycamore Canyons. * WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday 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... - Another round of tropical moisture arrives in central Arizona Friday morning. Expect generalized accumulations of 0.50" to 1.00" of rainfall within the watch area, locally higher amounts of up to 2.00" possible in thunderstorms. - 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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