Flash Flood — Yavapai, Arizona

2004-08-13 · near Dewey, Yavapai, Arizona

Event narrative

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 to revive the him were unsuccessful.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5419992. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.