A sub-tropical plume moved over Arizona ahead of a Pacific cold front. This brought a 12 to 18 hour period of moderate to heavy precipitation, with rising snow levels.  Rainfall amounts were highly dependent on orographics.  Several streams and rivers saw significant rises with some flooding.

Heavy Rain in YAVAPAI, ARIZONA
From 14-FEB-19 18:37:00 to 14-FEB-19 18:46:00 (MST-7)
Location: PINEVETA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Seven tenths (0.70) of an inch of rain fell in less than ten minutes 10 miles west of Ash Fork.

Flash Flood in COCONINO, ARIZONA
From 15-FEB-19 00:00:00 to 16-FEB-19 00:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: KACHINA VILLAGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A report from social media indicated that Pumphouse Wash was flooding in Kachina Village.  This flows into Oak Creek.

Flash Flood in YAVAPAI, ARIZONA
From 14-FEB-19 20:30:00 to 15-FEB-19 00:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: CANYON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Black Canyon Creek at Maren Avenue river gauge showed a 2 foot rise in four hours (830 PM to 1230 AM).

Flash Flood in COCONINO, ARIZONA
From 14-FEB-19 22:14:00 to 15-FEB-19 22:14:00 (MST-7)
Location: KACHINA VILLAGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Oak Creek in Sedona rose over 9 feet. Evacuations took place in Sedona (Blackhawk Lane) due to water flowing over roadway.

Flash Flood in GILA, ARIZONA
From 14-FEB-19 19:45:00 to 15-FEB-19 01:10:00 (MST-7)
Location: STRAWBERRY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Verde River near Childs had a 10 foot rise in six hours (from 745 PM to 110 AM).

Flash Flood in YAVAPAI, ARIZONA
From 15-FEB-19 01:30:00 to 15-FEB-19 07:20:00 (MST-7)
Location: CANYON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Agua Fria River at Old Black Canyon Highway showed a 2 foot rise in 6 hours (130 AM to 720 AM).

Flash Flood in YAVAPAI, ARIZONA
From 14-FEB-19 23:00:00 to 14-FEB-19 23:45:00 (MST-7)
Location: CAMP VERDE ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

West Clear Creek near Camp Verde showed a 5.7 foot rise in 45 minutes (11 PM to 1145 PM).

Heavy Rain in YAVAPAI, ARIZONA
From 14-FEB-19 06:00:00 to 14-FEB-19 17:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: GRAND VIEW
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Rain began falling around 600 AM and continued all day. The heaviest rain fell during the afternoon. Total rain for the day 4 miles southwest of the Prescott Airport was 1.31 inches. The rainfall report from 2 miles west of the Prescott Courthouse was 2.11 for February 14th.  Iron Springs reported 2.76 inches of rain for the day.

Flash Flood in YAVAPAI, ARIZONA
From 14-FEB-19 18:00:00 to 14-FEB-19 23:45:00 (MST-7)
Location: BEAVER CREEK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The stream gauge on Wet Beaver Creek near Rimrock reported a 7 foot rise between 6 PM and 8 PM.  The river gauge on Wet Beaver Creek at Montezuma Castle showed a 15 foot rise in two hours (945 PM to 1145 PM). Officials estimate about 25 homes were damaged as a result of the flooding, and some were declared unsafe. Multiple rescues performed in the Montezuma and Rimrock areas.

Flash Flood in GILA, ARIZONA
From 15-FEB-19 01:45:00 to 15-FEB-19 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: JAKES CORNER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The river gauge on Tonto Creek above Gun Creek showed a 4.5 foot rise in just over 4 hours (from 1:45 AM to 6:00 AM).