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Yavapai storm history

Storm events recorded in Yavapai, Arizona between 1950 and 2025.

936
Total events
29
Tornadoes
182
Hail
347
Floods
10
Deaths
$35.1M
Property damage

Most significant events

Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.

August 10, 1972 · Yavapai, Arizona
Tornado F3 Tornado
November 18, 2025 · Yavapai, Arizona
Flash Flood Flash Flood1 death
Law enforcement reported a car with 2 men trapped in floodwaters in Big Bug Creek at Cordes Lakes. One man was rescued while the other was swept away. The vehicle was later found lodged against a tree about 2 miles from the point of entry into the water. The second occupant was f…
July 24, 2021 · Yavapai, Arizona
Flash Flood Flash Flood1 death
Flood waters swept a vehicle away in a low water crossing on Camino Real near Rocky Knolls Road. The flood water was estimated to be 8 feet deep. The body of the driver was found several days later at the confluence with the Verde River.
January 9, 2018 · Yavapai, Arizona
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain2 deaths, 3 injuries
Heavy rain (about half an inch in an hour) was a contributing factor to a five-vehicle collision involving fatalities and additional injuries on southbound Interstate 17 at State Route 169.
February 28, 2017 · Yavapai, Arizona
Flash Flood Flash Flood1 death
A 59-year-old man from Cottonwood drowned around 6:30am while attempting to cross Beaver Creek at Reay Road in Rimrock.
August 26, 2013 · Yavapai, Arizona
Flash Flood Flash Flood1 death
Law Enforcement reported flooding along Road Five North in Chino Valley. A woman wading downstream in Granite Creek was washed away by flood waters. Her body was found later that day.
January 21, 2010 · Yavapai, Arizona
Flash Flood Flash Flood1 death
A family of four partially crossed the bed of the Agua Fria River in a truck (SUV) when flash flooding occurred. They became stuck in the flood waters. A swift water rescue was in possible and a helicopter could not be dispatched due to the weather conditions. The 6 year old boy …
August 27, 2007 · Yavapai, Arizona
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain1 death
Heavy rain caused a vehicle to hydroplane and crash. One person was killed.
October 23, 2005 · Yavapai, Arizona
Hail Hail1 death
Arizona Department of Public Safety reported 5 wrecks due to hail covered road on I-17 near Highway 69. There was one fatality in a wreck on Highway 69 between I-17 and Mayer.
August 13, 2004 · Yavapai, Arizona
Flash Flood Flash Flood1 death
Two young boys fell into the Agua Fria River after it had become flooded with runoff from several thunderstorms in the area. The river bed is usually dry. The older brother was rescued. The younger brother was found laying on the bank about a mile and a half downstream. Attempts …
July 18, 2018 · Yavapai, Arizona
Hail Hail$1.5M damage
Hail damaged approximately 1000 cars in shopping centers and car dealerships.
July 19, 2017 · Yavapai, Arizona
Flash Flood Flash Flood$7.0M damage
Thunderstorms produce heavy rain over the Goodwin Fire scar. This lead to flash flooding in Big Big Bug Creek and Grapevine Creek which both flow into the Agua Fria River. This lead to a double crest in the flash flood downstream. The flooding started around 1745 in Mayer and 184…
September 10, 2009 · Yavapai, Arizona
Flash Flood Flash Flood$2.6M damage
Heavy rain, with rates up to 4 inches in an hour, fell on the Red Rocks on the northwest side of Sedona. With virtually no infiltration, the water quickly flowed into normally dry channels and washes. There were reports of numerous flooded homes, widespread street flooding, over …
September 15, 1999 · Yavapai, Arizona
Hail Hail2 injuries, $18.0M damage
November 18, 2025 · Yavapai, Arizona
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A USGS stream gauge on the Agua Fria River (AFHA3) near Dewey-Humboldt measured a 3 foot rise. Peak flow was measured at 458 cfs.
November 18, 2025 · Yavapai, Arizona
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Yavapai County Sheriff reported flash flooding with a swift water rescue along Castle Creek near Castle Hot Springs.
October 11, 2025 · Yavapai, Arizona
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A USGS stream gauge on Wet Beaver Creek near Rimrock (WBVA3) recored a 4.2 foot rise from 5 am to 7 am Saturday morning. That's an increase in flow from 387 to 2992 cfs.
October 11, 2025 · Yavapai, Arizona
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A USGS stream gauge on West Clear Creek near Camp Verde (WCLA3) recorded a 3.6 foot rise from widespread heavy rainfall across the basin. That's an increase in flow from 509 to 4154 cfs.
October 10, 2025 · Yavapai, Arizona
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The West Clear Creek stream gauge near Camp Verde (WCLA3) recorded a rapid 6.5 ft rise. That's an increase in flow from 48 to 6039 cfs.
October 10, 2025 · Yavapai, Arizona
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Public reported, with a video on social media showing flash flooding from swiftly flowing water and debris on West Clear Creek. This made East Verde Lakes Drive impassable beginning at 5pm.
October 10, 2025 · Yavapai, Arizona
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Wet Beaver Creek stream gauge near Rimrock (WBVA3) showed a rapid rise from 2.89 feet at 3 pm to peak in the Moderate Flood Stage category at 11.11 feet at 3:30 pm. This is a rise in flow from 12 to 5068 cfs.
September 28, 2025 · Yavapai, Arizona
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The county stream gauge at Mayer (54936 - Big Bug Creek @ SR 69) reported a 4.4 ft rise in 30 minutes, peaking at 1:55 pm.
September 28, 2025 · Yavapai, Arizona
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A trained spotter reported a water rise greater than 4 feet in normally dry Big Bug Creek.
September 28, 2025 · Yavapai, Arizona
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Agua Fria below Ash Creek county river gauge (54897) measured a 3.75 foot rise between 5:00 pm and 5:50 pm MST with a peak streamflow of 3,354 cfs.
September 26, 2025 · Yavapai, Arizona
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The USGS stream gauge on Big Chino Wash near Paulden (BCWA3) measured a 4.1 foot rise (877cfs) in about an hour and a half.
September 26, 2025 · Yavapai, Arizona
Hail Hail
Public reported, via Facebook, hail up to the size of quarters.
September 19, 2025 · Yavapai, Arizona
Hail Hail
Public reported, via social media, hail up to the size of quarters.
September 6, 2025 · Yavapai, Arizona
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A Cocorahs observer measured 2.80 inches of rain at 4 NNW Paulden. Minor flooding was reported over a private road near Feather Mountain Road.
August 26, 2025 · Yavapai, Arizona
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The USGS river gauge on the Verde River below Camp Verde (VCVA3) recorded a 4 foot rise (1,650 cfs) in an hour due to heavy rainfall upstream.
August 26, 2025 · Yavapai, Arizona
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A Yavapai County ALERT gauge on the Agua Fria River at Kelton Ranch reported a 2.7 foot rise in 15 minutes from heavy rainfall in Big Bug Creek.
August 26, 2025 · Yavapai, Arizona
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The USGS river gauge on the Agua Fria River near Cordes Lakes (AFMA3) reported a 2 foot rise (117 cfs) in 15 minutes due to heavy rainfall along Big Bug Creek.
August 25, 2025 · Yavapai, Arizona
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A USGS stream gauge on Granite Creek (GCRA3) measured a 4.6 foot rise in 30 minutes. A CoCoRaHS observer upstream of the gauge confirmed water nearing a business parking lot in downtown Prescott. The observer measured 2.05 inches of rain.
August 24, 2025 · Yavapai, Arizona
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Public reported seven power poles knocked down or snapped over Salt Mine Road due to strong downburst winds. Power was knocked out for a large area of Camp Verde. Salt Mine Road was closed for over 12 hours.
August 21, 2025 · Yavapai, Arizona
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A USGS stream gauge on the Agua Fria River near Humboldt (AFHA3) recorded a rise of 5.91 feet.
July 16, 2025 · Yavapai, Arizona
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding was reported via AZ511.com on the I-17 Southbound lanes near Stoneman Lake Rd.
July 3, 2025 · Yavapai, Arizona
Hail Hail
Public reported hail up to the size of quarters.
July 3, 2025 · Yavapai, Arizona
Hail Hail
A social media post showed hail up to the size of quarters. The location has been estimated.
July 3, 2025 · Yavapai, Arizona
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A USGS stream gauge reported a rise of 5.01 feet on the Agua Fria River near Humboldt.
July 3, 2025 · Yavapai, Arizona
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Public reported a low water crossing at N. Contessa Way flooded and impassible with several feet of flowing water. Radar estimated 1.25-1.75 inches occurred in 30 minutes over the Dry Beaver Creek Basin just north of McGuireville.
July 2, 2025 · Yavapai, Arizona
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A USGS river gauge on the Agua Fria River at Cordes Lakes reported at 5.9 foot rise in 45 minutes from thunderstorms upstream along Big Bug Creek.
July 2, 2025 · Yavapai, Arizona
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A Yavapai County river gauge on the Agua Fria River at Kelton Ranch reported a 6.3 foot rise in 15 minutes. Peak flow was 9,515 cubic feet per second.
July 2, 2025 · Yavapai, Arizona
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Yavapai County Sheriff's Office reported a bridge in Spring Valley was impassable with water flowing over the road. A car was also stranded on the bridge.
July 2, 2025 · Yavapai, Arizona
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Public sent via social media a video of a flash flood along Big Bug Creek. The person posting the video said it was the highest flow since 2021.
July 2, 2025 · Yavapai, Arizona
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Public reported, via social media, a video of flash flooding in Big Bug Creek across a low water crossing.
July 1, 2025 · Yavapai, Arizona
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A trained spotter sent video and photos of Yuma Wash flooding over N. Reed Road between W Road 4.5 N and W Road 5 N.
May 6, 2025 · Yavapai, Arizona
Tornado EF0 Tornado
Public reported, via Facebook, photos and a video of a landspout tornado in Prescott Valley. The video showed the tornado passing over Pronghorn Ranch Middle School, displacing some roof shingles and lofting a garbage can 50-100 feet into the air. Tornado was rated an EF-0 based …
September 7, 2024 · Yavapai, Arizona
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The rive guage on Granite Creek in Prescott measured over a 6.5 foot rise in one hour betweeb 400 PM and 500 PM. The creek slowly dropped to near normal levels by 500 AM early the next morning.
August 21, 2024 · Yavapai, Arizona
Hail Hail
One inch diameter hail was reported 5 miles west of Chino Valley.
August 10, 2024 · Yavapai, Arizona
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds damaged roof shingles and window screens near Cornville.
August 10, 2024 · Yavapai, Arizona
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding of several roads in the Cornville area, including Cornville Road near Cactus Road was seen on a social media video. Another video showed property and street flooding east of Page Springs Road and north of Cornville Road. There was also flooding along Harmony, Oak Run Lan…

Events by year

YearEventsTornadoes
2025331
2024230
2023322
2022691
2021541
2020130
2019280
2018720
2017550
2016430
2015320
2014411
2013210
2012200
2011120
2010261
2009150
2008161
2007290
2006271
2005261
2004190
2003302
2002130
2001190
2000200
1999273
1998211
1997100
1996241
1995110
199470
199320
199270
199131
199021
198910
198710
198310
198031
197810
197711
197641
197520
197410
197311
197231
197110
197010
196810
196741
196610
196410
196221
196110
195911
195411
195211