Flood Advisory — Yavapai County, Arizona
Minor flooding is expected — not severe enough for a warning, but potentially inconvenient or hazardous for travel.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory issued August 20 at 5:14PM MST until August 20 at 7:30PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Dewey-Humboldt in Yavapai County in west central Arizona... * WHEN...Until 730 PM MST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in creeks and normally dry washes is imminent or occurring. Dangerous flooding over low-water crossings. Some low-water crossings may become impassable. Ponding of water on highways and in urban areas will create hazardous travel conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 513 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated that the heavy rain had ended over the Dewey-Humboldt area. However, minor flooding remains a threat from earlier heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers... Brushy Wash, Lynx Creek, Yarber Wash, Agua Fria River, Chaparral Gulch and Big Bug Creek. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Prescott Valley, Dewey-Humbold
Effective August 20, 2026 at 8:14 PM ET · Expires August 20, 2026 at 10:30 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Flagstaff AZ
Expires
August 20, 2026 at 10:30 PM ET
Last Checked
3 hours ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Low water crossings will become dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for Yavapai County, Arizona?
Minor flooding is expected — not severe enough for a warning, but potentially inconvenient or hazardous for travel.
Is this Flood Advisory currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (3 hours ago). It's set to expire August 20, 2026 at 10:30 PM ET.
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