Dec 28, 2004
A strong Pacific storm system moved across Arizona December 28th and 29th with heavy rainfall. The governor of Arizona declared a state of emergency for Coconino and Yavapai Counties which provided $200,000 aid for relief efforts. The heavy rain and melting snow resulted in excessive runoff in many areas from Williams to Flagstaff to Winslow and south to Prescott and Black Canyon City. High water, mudslides, and rock slides resulted in numerous road closures and evacuations in the area. Many c
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5432391). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Northern Gila County County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.