Archive · 21 Nov 2025
Heavy Rain Triggers Life-Threatening Flash Floods Across US
Heavy rain in Arizona caused flash floods, making roads and natural areas dangerous.
More storms are expected across the US, bringing heavy rain, tornadoes, and other severe weather.
National Weather Service (NWS) issued urgent alerts for Arizona due to heavy rain
Areas received over a month's worth of rain in just 12-24 hours, causing flash floods
Flash flood warnings cover multiple counties, affecting highways and natural areas
Wider flood watch in place for surrounding regions
Larger weather system expected to bring more storms, tornadoes, and heavy rain across US
- Who
- National Weather Service (NWS)
- What
- Issued flash flood warnings and alerts due to heavy rain
- When
- Late Wednesday morning
- Where
- Arizona, with potential impacts across the US
- Why
- Unusually heavy rain caused flash floods, threatening lives and property
- Rainfall Amount
- Up to 3 inches in 12-24 hours, over a month's worth
- Affected Counties
- Coconino, Gila, Yavapai
- Affected Highways
- State Route 260, State Route 87
- Threatened Natural Areas
- Fossil Creek, Verde River, Hardscrabble Creek, Houston Creek, West Clear Creek
- Expected Weather System Movement
- From Southwest to southern Plains and lower Mississippi Valley
