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Flood Watch issued October 29 at 11:16AM MST until November 2 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ, United States of America
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* 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.
Measurements
| Coordinates | 39.9645, -100.8105 |
|---|---|
| Region | Yavapai County Mountains; Northern Gila County; Yavapai County Valleys and Basins; Oak Creek and Sycamore Canyons |
| Location Precision | country |
| Issuing Authority | United States of America — us-noaa-nws-en |
| Cap Urgency | Future |
| Cap Certainty | Possible |
| Cap Expires | 2026-10-30T05:15:00-07:00 |
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Area as the agency stated it: Yavapai County Mountains; Northern Gila County; Yavapai County Valleys and Basins; Oak Creek and Sycamore Canyons
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