Flood Watch for Yavapai County Mountains; Northern Gila County; Yavapai County Valleys and Basins +1 more
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What you need to know
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- Northern Gila County, Oak Creek and Sycamore Canyons, Yavapai County Mountains, Yavapai County Valleys and Basins
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What is happening
What: Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. 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. Where: Northern Gila County, Yavapai...
What the bulletin says to do
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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Bulletin details
* 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.
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Flood Watch issued August 28 at 11:48PM MST until August 30 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Flagstaff AZ. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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