Weather Alerts

...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt is expected. * WHERE...Portions of central Arizona including southern Coconino County and eastern Yavapai County. The greatest threat of flooding will be for Dry Beaver Creek, Wet Beaver Creek, and West Clear Creek. * WHEN...Until 700 PM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of creeks and normally dry washes is imminent or occurring. Wet Beaver Creek near Rimrock is expected to crest at 11.5 feet at 9 AM MST Wednesday, reaching Moderate Flood Stage in the early morning Wednesday and remain above Minor Flood Stage through 600 PM MST Wednesday evening. West Clear Creek will crest at 8.8 feet at 9 AM MST Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1124 AM MST, rain and snowmelt is occurring, and will cause flooding. Between 0.25 and 0.75 inches of rain have fallen. - This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers... Dry Beaver Creek, Wet Beaver Creek, and West Clear Creek along with Long Canyon, Jacks Canyon, Rarick Canyon, Walker Creek, and Rattlesnake Canyon. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.25 inches are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Rimrock, Montezuma Well, Lake Montezuma, Mcguireville, Montezuma Castle National Monument, V Bar V Visitors Center, Wet Beaver Creek Campground and Clear Creek Campgrounds. - This includes the following swimming holes... Wet Beaver Creek Day Use Area, Bell Crossing "The Crack", Bull Pen Day Use Area, West Clear Creek near the campground, and Indian Maiden Falls. This includes the following highways... State Route 260 between mile markers 223 and 230. Interstate 17 between mile markers 291 and 306. State Route 179 between mile markers 299 and 307. - Visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for more information on flood safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. In hilly or mountainous terrain, there are many low water crossings which 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. Normally dry washes, slot canyons and creeks can become raging killer currents in a matter of minutes, even from distant rainfall. &&

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues, and additional rain is in the forecast which will exacerbate flooding. * WHERE...A portion of east central Arizona, including the following county, Gila. * WHEN...Until noon MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Flooding on Tonto Creek through Tonto Basin. Unbridged crossings are not safe to pass. Impacts may last beyond the expiration time. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 723 PM MST, a streamflow gauge on Tonto Creek, upstream from Tonto Basin, measured 4.6 feet. Unbridged crossings in Tonto Basin, including A Crossing, Bar X Crossing, Greenback Crossing, and Store Crossing are not safe to pass with this type of flow. - A sharp rise in water levels is forecast Tuesday night and Wednesday in response to expected rainfall across the basin. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Tonto Basin. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. &&

...FLOOD WARNING FOR A DAM RELEASE REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Flooding and strong currents caused by upstream dam release along the Salt River. * WHERE...A portion of south central Arizona, including the following county, Maricopa. * WHEN...Until 500 PM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Increased streamflow and lowland flooding along the Salt River between Stewart Mountain Dam and Granite Reef Dam. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 731 PM MST, Water releases from Saguaro and Bartlett Lakes due to recent rain and snowmelt continue. Those with recreational plans or other interests along the Salt River should reconsider due to strong currents, increased river levels, and cold water temperatures. - Additional precipitation over the basin Tuesday and Wednesday could cause river levels to rise later this week. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Phon D Sutton, Coon Bluff, Goldfield, Blue Point, Pebble Beach, and Salt River Tubing Recreation Areas. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay away or be swept away! Strong currents can be dangerous for kayakers. &&

...FLOOD WARNING FOR A DAM RELEASE REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Flooding and strong currents caused by upstream dam release along the Verde River. * WHERE...A portion of south central Arizona, including the following county, Maricopa. * WHEN...Until 500 PM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Increased streamflow and lowland flooding along the Verde River downstream of Bartlett Dam. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 730 PM MST, Water releases from Bartlett Lake due to recent rain and snowmelt continue. Those with recreational plans or other interests along the Verde River should reconsider due to strong currents, increased river levels, and cold water temperatures. - Additional precipitation over the basin Tuesday and Wednesday could cause river levels to rise later this week. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Phon D Sutton Recreation Area, Fort McDowell, Needle Rock Recreation Site, Verde River Recreation Site, and Riverside Campground just below Bartlett Dam. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay away or be swept away! Strong currents can be dangerous for kayakers. &&

...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1115 PM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of south central Arizona, including the following county, Maricopa. * WHEN...Until 1115 PM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1122 PM MST, gauge reports indicated sharp rises in flow along the Hassayampa River. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen upstream of Wickenburg. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Continued rises along the Hassayampa River expected to continue tonight. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Buckeye. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. &&

...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 AM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snow melt is expected. * WHERE...A portion of south central Arizona, including the following county, Maricopa. * WHEN...Until 945 AM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Low-water crossings may become inundated with water and may not be passable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 953 PM MST, Gage data indicates steadily increasing flow along the Agua Fria River between Rock Springs and Lake Pleasant. Flooding of any low water crossings is expected tonight. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Tule Creek, Agua Fria River, Humbug Creek and Little Squaw Creek. Up to 1 inch of rain has fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Low water crossings and recreational areas along the Agua Fria River north of Lake Pleasant - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. &&

...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 AM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by rain and snowmelt is expected. * WHERE...A portion of south central Arizona, including the following county, Maricopa. * WHEN...Until 715 AM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is expected to occur tonight. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. Low-water crossings are expected to be inundated with water and may not be passable. This includes the low water crossings along Cave Creek at Spur Cross Road, Morningstar Road and Desert Hills Road. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 724 PM MST, Gauge reports indicated increased flow in Cave Creek due to heavy rain and snowmelt. Up to 1 inch of rain has fallen and additional rain is expected overnight. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Grapevine Wash, Galloway Wash, New River, Apache Wash, Seven Springs Wash, Rodger Creek, Cottonwood Creek, Cave Creek and Lime Creek. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area through Wednesday morning. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Phoenix, Scottsdale, New River, Cave Creek, Carefree and Seven Springs. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. &&

...FLOOD WARNING FOR A DAM RELEASE REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Flooding caused by upstream dam release continues. * WHERE...A portion of south central Arizona, including the following county, Maricopa. * WHEN...Until 500 PM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of unbridged crossings across the Salt and Gila Rivers is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 733 PM MST, an ongoing water release from Tempe Town Lake is causing flooding in the warned area, impacting low water crossings. Impacts may extend beyond the current expiration time. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... El Mirage Road near Avondale, agricultural and industrial interests along and within the Salt and Gila river beds. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Do not attempt to walk through flood waters. Stay away or get swept away! &&

...FLOOD WARNING FOR A DAM RELEASE REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Flooding caused by upstream dam release continues. * WHERE...A portion of south central Arizona, including the following county, Maricopa. * WHEN...Until 500 PM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of unbridged crossings across the Salt River downstream of Tempe Town Lake is imminent or occurring * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 732 PM MST, ongoing water release from Tempe Town Lake is causing flooding in the warned area, impacting low water crossings. Impacts may extend beyond the current expiration time. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Salt River. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... 67th Ave and 91st Ave where they cross the Salt River in Phoenix. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Do not attempt to walk through floodwaters. Stay away or get swept away! &&

...FLOOD WARNING FOR A DAM RELEASE REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Flooding caused by upstream dam release continues. * WHERE...A portion of south central Arizona, including the following county, Maricopa. * WHEN...Until 200 PM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of unbridged crossings across the Salt River upstream of Tempe Town Lake is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 732 PM MST, an ongoing water release from Granite Reef Dam is causing flooding in the warned area, impacting low water crossings upstream of Tempe Town Lake. Impacts may extend beyond the current expiration time. - Unusually strong currents may affect recreational interests in Tempe Town Lake. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Unbridged river crossings (such as McKellips and Gilbert Roads) and gravel pit operations along the Salt River between Granite Reef Dam and Tempe Town Lake. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. &&

...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt is expected. * WHERE...Portions of central Arizona including southern Coconino County and eastern Yavapai County. The greatest threat of flooding will be for Dry Beaver Creek, Wet Beaver Creek, and West Clear Creek. * WHEN...Until 700 PM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of creeks and normally dry washes is imminent or occurring. Wet Beaver Creek near Rimrock is expected to crest at 11.5 feet at 9 AM MST Wednesday, reaching Moderate Flood Stage in the early morning Wednesday and remain above Minor Flood Stage through 600 PM MST Wednesday evening. West Clear Creek will crest at 8.8 feet at 9 AM MST Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1124 AM MST, rain and snowmelt is occurring, and will cause flooding. Between 0.25 and 0.75 inches of rain have fallen. - This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers... Dry Beaver Creek, Wet Beaver Creek, and West Clear Creek along with Long Canyon, Jacks Canyon, Rarick Canyon, Walker Creek, and Rattlesnake Canyon. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.25 inches are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Rimrock, Montezuma Well, Lake Montezuma, Mcguireville, Montezuma Castle National Monument, V Bar V Visitors Center, Wet Beaver Creek Campground and Clear Creek Campgrounds. - This includes the following swimming holes... Wet Beaver Creek Day Use Area, Bell Crossing "The Crack", Bull Pen Day Use Area, West Clear Creek near the campground, and Indian Maiden Falls. This includes the following highways... State Route 260 between mile markers 223 and 230. Interstate 17 between mile markers 291 and 306. State Route 179 between mile markers 299 and 307. - Visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for more information on flood safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. In hilly or mountainous terrain, there are many low water crossings which 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. Normally dry washes, slot canyons and creeks can become raging killer currents in a matter of minutes, even from distant rainfall. &&

...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Along Granite Creek near Prescott in Yavapai County. * WHEN...Until 945 PM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of creeks and normally dry washes is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1017 AM MST, Heavy rainfall is combining with already elevated flows in waterways. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 0.25 and 0.5 inches of rain have fallen. - This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers... Bannon Creek, Granite Creek, Willow Creek, Butte Creek and Miller Creek. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Prescott near Granite Creek and White Spar Campground. - This includes the following highways... State Route 89 between mile markers 308 and 311...and between mile markers 314 and 315. - Visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for more information on flood safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. &&

...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1230 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt is expected. * WHERE...Portions of Yavapai County near Paulden. * WHEN...Until 1230 PM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of creeks and normally dry washes is imminent or occurring. Further rises in the water levels of already flooded creeks and normally dry washes. Deadly flooding over low-water crossings. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1238 AM MST, river guage reports indicated significant rises along Williamson Valley Wash and Big Chino Wash due to heavy rain and snowmelt. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. - This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers... Williamson Valley Wash, Verde River and Big Chino Wash. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Paulden. - This includes the following highways... State Route 89 between mile markers 335 and 337. - Visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for more information on flood safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Stay away or be swept away! The banks of creeks and washes are unstable and unsafe during any flooding event. &&