Key facts
- Alert
- Flash Flood Warning (severe)
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Flagstaff AZ
- Areas
- Coconino, AZ; Yavapai, AZ
- Places
- Sedona, Cornville, Jordan, Page Springs, Bignotti, Indian Gardens, Pine Flats, Uptown Sedona, Sedona Airport, Red Rock State Park, Slide Rock State Park, West Fork of Oak Creek
- In effect
- until 11:15 AM MST, Nov 1, 2026
- Damage threat
- Considerable
What the National Weather Service says
“Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,”
NWS Flagstaff AZ, Flash Flood Warning, 8:15 AM MST Nov 1, 2026 · official alert
“Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.”
NWS Flagstaff AZ, Flash Flood Warning, 8:15 AM MST Nov 1, 2026 · official alert
“Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.”
NWS Flagstaff AZ, Flash Flood Warning, 8:15 AM MST Nov 1, 2026 · official alert
What to do
Stay away from creeks, washes and low water crossings. The National Weather Service says flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly, and it can be life threatening.
Do not drive on flooded roads. Paved roads and underpasses could flood, and some dirt roads may become muddy and impassable. Find an alternate route.
Be aware of your surroundings. If you are near a creek, wash or swimming hole, move to higher ground. Never drive around barricades.
Just 6 inches of moving water can knock you down, and 1 foot of moving water can sweep a vehicle away.
Context
The warning names State Route 179 between mile markers 310 and 313, and State Route 89A between mile markers 373 and 384 and between mile markers 386 and 390. Oak Creek was above flood stage at two spots: 8.88 feet at Cornville (flood stage 8.0 feet) and 15.06 feet at Sedona (flood stage 14.0 feet).
FEMA flood-insurance records show 300 claims in Coconino County and 470 in Yavapai County since 1978. These counts cover only insured properties, so they understate total flood damage. Coconino County also had a FEMA flood disaster declaration in September 2021.
Updates
- NWS Flagstaff AZ issued the flash flood warning until 11:15 AM MST.
History here
Coconino County: 300 flood insurance claims in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program records since 1978, most recent 2026.
Coconino County: recent federal disaster declarations
- DR-4620 (2021): severe storms and flooding
- DR-1940 (2010): severe storms and flooding
- DR-1888 (2010): severe winter storms and flooding
Yavapai County: 470 flood insurance claims in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program records since 1978, most recent 2026.
Yavapai County: recent federal disaster declarations
- DR-1888 (2010): severe winter storms and flooding
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Questions
- Is there a flash flood warning in Sedona, Arizona?
- Yes. The National Weather Service in Flagstaff issued a Flash Flood Warning that includes Sedona and Uptown Sedona. It is in effect until 11:15 AM MST on November 1, 2026.
- How much rain has fallen in the Sedona area?
- At 8:15 AM MST, radar and automated rain gauges indicated between 1.25 and 2.5 inches of rain had fallen across the warned area.
- Which roads are affected by the Flash Flood Warning?
- The warning includes State Route 179 between mile markers 310 and 313. It also includes State Route 89A between mile markers 373 and 384, and between mile markers 386 and 390.
Sources
- NWS Flagstaff AZ: Flash Flood Warning, Nov 1, 2026 weather.gov
- FEMA OpenFEMA: NFIP claims and disaster declarations fema.gov
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