Evacuation orders and warnings have been put in place for several areas as stormwater creates dangerous flooding conditions.
RELATED: Evacuations underway as parts of Arizona experience flooding due to rising rivers, creeks
Here are the latest weather updates:
5:20 p.m.
Warning messages related to flooding in Black Canyon City, Mayer and Prescott are no longer in effect.
5:00 p.m.
Cornville Road by Windmill Park is closed this afternoon because of this wash. Already receded quite a bit since we arrived.@abc15 pic.twitter.com/2CSHMaleWr
— Ford Hatchett (@FordHatchett) March 22, 2023
3:11 p.m.
Due to rising flood waters in the Camp Creek Wash, Maricopa County has closed NFSR 19 (Bartlett Dam Rd) at the intersection with Cave Creek Road to protect public safety. There will be no access to Bartlett Lake facilities including the marina & Tonto rec areas. #KnowBeforeYouGo pic.twitter.com/EzkTlT6n8i
— Tonto NF (@TontoForest) March 22, 2023
2:55 p.m.
Areas of Camp Verde, including along the Verde River, Beaver Creek and West Clear Creek have been evacuated. The evacuation shelter is open at the Camp Verde Town Gym at 395 S Main street.
2:03 p.m.
UPDATE: The following highways remain closed due to adverse weather and rock slides.
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) March 22, 2023
For current road conditions, check the AZ511 app:
📱 Apple: https://t.co/ZBt7iIAdRd
📱 Android: https://t.co/PEVlWCgkxj
Drivers can also check the AZ511 website at https://t.co/jqsJz0rjHt pic.twitter.com/R44iOkENSk
1:58 p.m.
1:15 p.m.
@SedonaFD near the Oak Creek at Slide Rock State Park where it is normally a gentle stream, today, is a raging River! Please do not venture near flooded areas. @VerdeNews @NWSFlagstaff @CoconinoNF @azfamily @FOX10Phoenix @royalnorman @CityofSedonaAZ @YavapaiOEM @YavapaiAZ_Flood pic.twitter.com/QvQbHtKlhC
— Sedona Fire District (@SedonaFD) March 22, 2023
12:58 p.m.
NEW from the City of #Sedona:
— Coconino County (@CoconinoCounty) March 22, 2023
“GO” ORDER LIFTED, RETURN TO “SET”
Previous GO order lifted; creek levels have lowered. Impacted residents may return home and back into SET status. This means you need to be SET to evacuate again, should creek levels rise. Be mindful of changing… pic.twitter.com/lOZwEG2JG0
12:31 p.m.
SET STATUS: ATTENTION CORNVILLE RESIDENTS AT LOW ELEVATIONS ALONG OAK CREEK INCLUDING LO LO MAI, SUNRISE RV RESORT AND LOW-LYING HOUSES IN LOWER OAK CREEK ESTATES
— Yavapai Co Sheriff's Office (@YavapaiSheriff) March 22, 2023
@ycsoaz https://t.co/hjF8T7WIoC
12:14 p.m.
With a number areas in Sedona under evacuation notice, @SedonaFD is out monitoring water levels this am in Oak Creek Canyon. Stay Safe ! @VerdeNews @sedonanews @CityofSedonaAZ @azfamily @FOX10Phoenix @kaffnews @Telemundo @JuanGonzalezTAZ @KOLDNews @AZFirefighters @CoconinoNF pic.twitter.com/vDLTU9ZQqw
— Sedona Fire District (@SedonaFD) March 22, 2023
11:52 a.m.
11:39 a.m.
UPDATE: The following highways remain closed due to adverse weather and rock slides.
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) March 22, 2023
For current road conditions, check the AZ511 app:
📱 Apple: https://t.co/ZBt7iIAdRd
📱 Android: https://t.co/PEVlWCgkxj
Drivers can also check the AZ511 website at https://t.co/jqsJz0rjHt pic.twitter.com/ziAnbekNbM
11:35 a.m.
11:20 a.m.
Flooding happening now in the Wittmann area. Patton Rd is closed at 293rd ave. Avoid the area, be safe, and do not drive through flooded roads. pic.twitter.com/dVMV6KJXSK
— Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (@mcsoaz) March 22, 2023
11:20 a.m.
VIDEO: Aerial footage shows a rising river prompting evacuations in the Black Canyon City area.
10:53 a.m.
Salt River water releases have closed some roads out in the West Valley
— Jordan Bontke (@JBontkeABC15) March 22, 2023
A look at 67th Ave. south of Broadway Road, west of the 202.
Here’s other road closures: @abc15 pic.twitter.com/DAt9duIHTy
10:50 a.m.
We’re in the ‘GO’ evacuation area of Black Canyon City for the Rivers Edge RV Park next to the Agua Fria.
— Christine Stanwood (@stanwoodreports) March 22, 2023
In 15 minutes, @YavapaiSheriff expects water levels to rise. | @abc15 #ABC15wx #azwx pic.twitter.com/tQ7YKRaXH1
10:44 a.m.
Watson Lake and Watson Dam this morning🌞
— Yavapai County Flood Control District (@YavapaiAZ_Flood) March 22, 2023
The City of Prescott is performing a controlled release of water from the dam, and we have water flowing over the spillway. We urge citizens to avoid low water crossings near the area and avoid hiking to the dam at this time. #flooding pic.twitter.com/NSULGmPQrQ
9:59 a.m.
*ATTENTION BLACK CANYON CITY RESIDENTS OF RIVERS EDGE RV PARK AND LOW-LYING AREAS ALONG THE AGUA FRIA:
— Yavapai Co Sheriff's Office (@YavapaiSheriff) March 22, 2023
This is a GO Message from Yavapai County Sheriff's Office.
Please evacuate now or move to higher ground. If you have an emergency call 911.
See IG post @ycsoaz
9:17 a.m.
UPDATE: The following highways remain closed due to adverse weather and rock slides.
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) March 22, 2023
For current road conditions, check the AZ511 app:
📱 Apple: https://t.co/ZBt7iIAdRd
📱 Android: https://t.co/PEVlWCgkxj
Drivers can also check the AZ511 website at https://t.co/jqsJz0rjHt pic.twitter.com/PfZlmVGULy
9:04 a.m.
Due to rain, washes are seeing increased flow and higher elevations. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS FLOODED WASHES! Use extreme caution. pic.twitter.com/vmmHdXAgOL
— Town of Cave Creek (@CaveCreek_AZ) March 22, 2023
8:37 a.m.
⚠️Take it slow on the roads today! Snow, ice & rain have led to slide-offs in many areas in the last 24 hrs, including this non-injury incident on I-40 in Williams yesterday. Allow extra travel time & check road conditions & closures at https://t.co/PM26cM45SI before you go. pic.twitter.com/zCKGdqMLaV
— Dept. of Public Safety (@Arizona_DPS) March 22, 2023
8:30 a.m.
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8:12 a.m.
CLOSED: Tonopah Salome Hwy Eastbound & Westbound at Hassayampa Dr due to flooding. Avoid the area. Turn around don't drown. #phxtraffic
— Maricopa County Department of Transportation (@MaricopaRoads) March 22, 2023
8:04 a.m.
Flood Warnings posted for multiple rivers and creeks around central Arizona this morning as water levels continue to rise, posing a threat of flooding in several communities.
— Iris Hermosillo (@IrisABC15) March 22, 2023
Evacuations are underway for parts of #Sedona and #Cottonwood this morning. #abc15wx #azwx pic.twitter.com/oM2C6cODHL
7:54 a.m.
We are seeing that water flow faster and faster here in Rimrock. This is Wet Beaver Creek - not normally a raging river like this @abc15 pic.twitter.com/oxM7mAKdip
— Nick Ciletti (@NickCiletti) March 22, 2023
7:48 a.m.
Due to rain, washes are seeing increased flow and higher elevations. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS FLOODED WASHES! Use extreme caution. pic.twitter.com/vmmHdXAgOL
— Town of Cave Creek (@CaveCreek_AZ) March 22, 2023
7:40 a.m.
HAPPENING NOW: MCSO says they are in the process of rescuing two people stuck in a vehicle in the water near Rockaway Hills Road and New Cahava Ranch in the Cave Creek area.
— ABC15 Arizona (@abc15) March 22, 2023
7:31 a.m.
You can see Wet Beaver Creek rushing like a river behind me @abc15 pic.twitter.com/0eKT6IaB6W
— Nick Ciletti (@NickCiletti) March 22, 2023
7:21 a.m.
Wow. I don’t think I’ve ever seen Desert Drive Times this high before.
— Megan Thompson (@MeganABC15) March 22, 2023
It will take you nearly an hour and 15 minutes to go from the West Valley to Phoenix. #abc15 pic.twitter.com/U6ZoA9axIC
7:15 a.m.
7:14 a.m.
6:52 a.m.
⚠️ River Flood Warning ⚠️ in effect until 8:00 PM MST for Oak Creek near Sedona.
— NWS Flagstaff (@NWSFlagstaff) March 22, 2023
This includes Sedona, Red Rock State Park, and Slide Rock State Park. More info: https://t.co/Sz4Gq7TvvE. #azwx pic.twitter.com/SJCi6H76SO
6:45 a.m.
6:30 a.m.
⚠️ Areal Flood Warning ⚠️ in effect until 12:30 PM MST for portions of Yavapai and Coconino Counties.
— NWS Flagstaff (@NWSFlagstaff) March 22, 2023
This includes Ash Fork. More info: https://t.co/uamAuYFfc3. #azwx pic.twitter.com/mCaCsio3bk
🌧️🌧️NOW: It's going to be a soggy commute in the Valley today. Keep your speed down, use your lights and don't tailgate. #phxtraffic
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) March 22, 2023
For current road conditions, check the AZ511 app:
📱 Apple: https://t.co/ZBt7iIAdRd
📱 Android: https://t.co/PEVlWCgkxj pic.twitter.com/rGBc0XUvAx
6:24 a.m.
620 AM (MST) - Update, portions of the Winter Storm Warning have been downgraded to a Winter Weather Advisory. Additional flooding has been reported near Black Canyon City and Ash Fork. #azwx pic.twitter.com/8pzK2KwbwL
— NWS Flagstaff (@NWSFlagstaff) March 22, 2023
6:20 a.m.
CLOSED: Patton Rd between 293rd Ave and Douglas Ranch Rd is closed in both directions due to flooding. #PHXtraffic pic.twitter.com/I1aHAjokhX
— Maricopa County Department of Transportation (@MaricopaRoads) March 22, 2023
5:38 a.m.
⚠️ Areal Flood Warning ⚠️ in effect until 10:00 PM MST for the Agua Fria River in Yavapai County.
— NWS Flagstaff (@NWSFlagstaff) March 22, 2023
This includes Black Canyon City, Arcosanti, Rock Springs, and Agua Fria N.M.. More info: https://t.co/yUKEsNL1vs. #azwx pic.twitter.com/fK9lYc9Llz
5:06 a.m.
5 AM (MST) - Huge amounts of rain and some high elevation snow continue to fall along the Mogollon Rim. Flooding continues in nearly every waterway in Yavapai County and northern Gila County. Here is a look at the various Watches, Warnings, Advisories in the region. #azwx pic.twitter.com/mA668OwJtx
— NWS Flagstaff (@NWSFlagstaff) March 22, 2023
4:47 a.m., March 22
SCHOOL DELAYS:
— ABC15 Arizona (@abc15) March 22, 2023
--Williams Unified schools are on a 2-hour delay due to weather today (3/22)
--Flagstaff Unified schools are also on a 2-hour delay#abc15wx
