Flash Flood — Yavapai, Arizona

2025-10-11 to 2025-10-12 · near Beaver Creek, Yavapai, Arizona

Event narrative

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.

Wider weather episode

Remnant moisture from two tropical cyclones, Priscilla and Raymond moved into the state of Arizona. Two west coast troughs interacted with this remnant moisture and provided ample lift and shear for heavy rain and severe thunderstorms. The rain led to creek and stream level rises and some flash flooding.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1293815. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.