Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 16 at 10:03PM MST until July 17 at 12:00AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 16, 2026 - 10:03pm
Expires:
July 17, 2026 - 12:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Maricopa County in south central Arizona...
* WHEN...Until midnight MST tonight.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Ponding of water
in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1003 PM MST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.25 and
0.75 inches of rain have fallen.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Verde River, Cave Creek and Apache Wash. Additional rainfall
amounts of 0.25 to 0.75 inches are expected over the area. This
additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Scottsdale and Desert Ridge Marketplace.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Maricopa, AZ
Forcast Office:
NWS Phoenix AZ
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