Moisture increased over northern Arizona leading to more widespread thunderstorms with heavy rain. The activity lasted well into the night. A flash flood watch was in effect for the area.

Flash Flood in YAVAPAI, ARIZONA
From 23-JUL-17 18:04:00 to 23-JUL-17 20:04:00 (MST-7)
Location: HUMBOLDT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The Agua Fria River near Humboldt rose from 1.46 feet to 4.12 feet in about an hour.

High Wind in OAK CREEK AND SYCAMORE CANYONS, ARIZONA
From 23-JUL-17 14:35:00 to 23-JUL-17 14:35:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A thunderstorm produced a wind gust of 60 MPH at the Sedona Airport.  Heavy rain (0.89 in under an hour) dropped the visibility down to half a mile.

Flash Flood in YAVAPAI, ARIZONA
From 23-JUL-17 21:30:00 to 24-JUL-17 05:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: CANYON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Black Canyon River was flowing three to four feet deep across Maren Avenue (a low water crossing). The water came up there around 930 PM MST. A second wave of water was recorded on a river gauge (AFRA3) just down stream. This gauge went from 5.26 feet to 10.40 feet in just 15 minutes (that is an increase from 449 CFS to 3,545 CFS).

Heavy Rain in YAVAPAI, ARIZONA
From 23-JUL-17 15:00:00 to 23-JUL-17 15:45:00 (MST-7)
Location: CORNVILLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported a strong thunderstorm with one inch of rain in 30 to 45 minutes, wind gusts to 47 MPH, and pea sized hail. There was minor flooding with a lot of rocks, debris, and tree branches on Page Springs Road.

Flash Flood in YAVAPAI, ARIZONA
From 23-JUL-17 15:30:00 to 23-JUL-17 18:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: RIMROCK ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Dry Beaver Creek rose from 0.95 feet at 330 PM to 3.74 feet at 445 PM. The creek then slowly decreased through the evening.

Flash Flood in YAVAPAI, ARIZONA
From 23-JUL-17 15:45:00 to 23-JUL-17 20:45:00 (MST-7)
Location: GRAND VIEW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The Verde River near Camp Verde rose from 4.01 feet at 345 PM MST to 10.39 feet at  445 PM MST. The fastest rate of rise was from 6.25 feet to 10.39 feet from 430 PM to 445 PM MST.

Flash Flood in YAVAPAI, ARIZONA
From 23-JUL-17 18:09:00 to 23-JUL-17 19:09:00 (MST-7)
Location: MAYER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Burn Area
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rain over the Goodwin Fire scar caused flash flooding downstream. The water was reported to be two feet over the Spring Lane Bridge crossing Big Bug Creek.

Heavy Rain in GILA, ARIZONA
From 23-JUL-17 14:00:00 to 23-JUL-17 14:32:00 (MST-7)
Location: FULTON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Around 0.75 inches of rain fell in 30 minutes.

Heavy Rain in COCONINO, ARIZONA
From 23-JUL-17 14:00:00 to 23-JUL-17 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: SEDONA ARPT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A thunderstorm produced 1.46 inches of rain in a short time (most of that was in less than an hour). The visibility dropped to less than a quarter mile. The ditches were running level with the road. The wash behind the spotter's house was running full (dept unknown). Eight inches of water accumulated in the back yard. The event was around 45 minutes long.