Flash Flood — Yavapai, Arizona

2025-08-26 · near Cordes, Yavapai, Arizona

Event narrative

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.

Wider weather episode

Deep monsoon moisture led to multiple thunderstorms throughout the day. Some of the storms produced heavy rain that led to flash flooding.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1282707. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.