First published Oct 29, 2026, 7:13:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 29, 2026, 7:13:15 PM UTC

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Flood Watch — NWS Flagstaff AZ

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Flood Watch issued October 29 at 11:16AM MST until November 2 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ

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Flash flooding is possible in Yavapai County and northern Gila County, Arizona, from Saturday evening through late Sunday night. The alert advises people to monitor for warnings and reconsider plans involving slot canyons or normally dry washes.

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Affected location: Yavapai County and northern Gila County, Arizona

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The watch identifies a possible flash-flood threat and provides guidance for people recreating in the affected areas.

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Confidence: 7/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Urgency: 4/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

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U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS Flood Watch issued October 29 at 11:16AM MST until November 2 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ

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