Heavy Rain — Yavapai, Arizona

2018-01-09 · near Cornville, Yavapai, Arizona

Event narrative

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.

Wider weather episode

A compact upper low and a well-defined frontal band brought rain and higher elevation snow to northern Arizona. This caused traffic problems and a two hour delay for schools.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 734679. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.