Flood Watch Extended Through Monday Evening for Yavapai and Northern Gila Counties
The National Weather Service has extended the flood watch for Yavapai and northern Gila counties, now in effect from Sunday afternoon through Monday evening.
4 reports on this incident · first at Aug 29, 2026, 2:56 p.m. ET
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Aug 29, 2026, 3:07 p.m. ET
Flood Watch Issued for Yavapai and Northern Gila Counties Through Monday
The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has issued a Flood Watch for Yavapai and northern Gila counties, effective from 2 p.m. Sunday, August 30, through midnight Monday, September 1. The watch covers 19 zones, including the Yavapai County Mountains, Northern Gila County, Yavapai County Valleys and Basins, and Oak Creek and Sycamore Canyons, and affects cities such as Payson, Strawberry, Sedona, Prescott, Young, Camp Verde, Crown King, Ash Fork, Village of Oak Creek, Cordes Junction, Cottonwood, Seligman, and Bagdad.
Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. Impacts may include flooding in creeks, normally dry washes, swimming holes, and recently burned areas, with raging killer currents possible in side canyons and narrow slot canyons. Low-water crossings may be flooded.
The National Weather Service advises having a way to receive Flash Flood Warnings and being prepared to take action if warnings are issued. It recommends considering changing plans if hiking, boating, or paddleboarding to a slot canyon or normally dry wash, and checking in at a nearby visitor center or ranger station if recreating.
Aug 29, 2026, 3:01 p.m. ET
Flash Flooding Possible in Yavapai and Northern Gila Counties Through Monday
The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has issued a Flood Watch for Yavapai and northern Gila counties, warning that flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible from Sunday afternoon, August 30, through Monday evening. The watch, issued at 11:50 a.m. Saturday, August 29, covers 19 zones including Yavapai County Mountains, Northern Gila County, Yavapai County Valleys and Basins, and Oak Creek and Sycamore Canyons, and affects cities including Payson, Strawberry, Sedona, Prescott, Young, Camp Verde, Crown King, Ash Fork, Village of Oak Creek, Cordes Junction, Cottonwood, Seligman, and Bagdad.
The Weather Service said flash flooding will be possible in creeks, normally dry washes, swimming holes, and over recently burned areas. Raging killer currents will be possible in side canyons and narrow slot canyons, and low-water crossings may be flooded. Officials advise having a way to receive Flash Flood Warnings and being prepared to take action should warnings be issued. They recommend considering changing plans if you were going to hike, boat, or paddleboard to a slot canyon or normally dry wash, and checking in at a nearby visitor center or ranger station if you still decide to recreate.
Aug 29, 2026, 2:56 p.m. ETFirst report
Flood Watch Issued for Yavapai and Northern Gila Counties
The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has issued a Flood Watch for Yavapai and northern Gila counties, effective from 2 p.m. MST Sunday, August 30, through midnight Monday, September 1. The watch covers 19 zones, including the Yavapai County Mountains, Northern Gila County, Yavapai County Valleys and Basins, and Oak Creek and Sycamore Canyons. Affected cities include Payson, Strawberry, Sedona, Prescott, Young, Camp Verde, Crown King, Ash Fork, Village of Oak Creek, Cordes Junction, Cottonwood, Seligman, and Bagdad.
Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. Impacts may include flooding in creeks, normally dry washes, swimming holes, and recently burned areas. Raging killer currents are possible in side canyons and narrow slot canyons, and low-water crossings may be flooded.
The National Weather Service advises having a way to receive Flash Flood Warnings and being prepared to take action if warnings are issued. Officials recommend considering changing plans if hiking, boating, or paddleboarding to a slot canyon or normally dry wash, and checking in at a nearby visitor center or ranger station if recreating.
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