Flash Flood — Yavapai, Arizona

2025-07-02 · near Cordes, Yavapai, Arizona

Event narrative

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.

Wider weather episode

Deep tropical monsoon moisture interacted with an approaching upper level low moving towards the southern California coastline to bring strong thunderstorms and flash flooding to the region.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1262041. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.