Flash Flood Warning for Rock Springs and Agua Fria River in Yavapai County
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A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for Yavapai County until 8:45 AM MST due to a rapid 3-foot rise on the Agua Fria River.
The weather record, at a glance
- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Yavapai County, Arizona
- Issued
- September 29, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Flagstaff AZ
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Alert Details
A Flash Flood Warning has been issued by NWS Flagstaff AZ. The alert is effective from September 29, 2026 at 5:48 AM MST until September 29, 2026 at 8:45 AM MST.
Affected Areas
Yavapai County in west central Arizona. Specific locations include Rock Springs, Interstate 17 near mile marker 242, Black Canyon Campground, Black Canyon Creek, Slate Creek, and the Agua Fria River.
What You Should Do
Flooding of washes and creeks will occur. Some dirt roads will become muddy and impassable. Paved roads and underpasses could become flooded as well. Avoid flooded areas.
Expected Conditions
At 5:48 AM MST, a river gauge on the Agua Fria River reported a rapid rise of 3 feet from thunderstorms producing heavy rain. Between 0.25 and 0.75 inches of rain have fallen, with additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches possible. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
Timeline
The warning is in effect until 8:45 AM MST on September 29, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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