Jan 1, 2023
A long wave trough moved across Arizona on on New Year's Day with bringing widespread precipitation. Snow levels were initially relatively high for this time of the year. The snow levels dropped rapidly as a cold front associated with the trough moved across the area. The heavy rain and rain on snow caused flooding in the lower elevations.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1069656). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Yavapai County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.