Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 15 at 5:58PM MST until July 15 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 15, 2026 - 5:58pm
Expires:
July 15, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
FFWPSR
The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
The Steamboat burn scar in...
Gila County in east central Arizona...
Pinal County in southeastern Arizona...
* Until 800 PM MST.
* At 558 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain over the Steamboat Burn Scar. Up to 0.75 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.25 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly. Excessive rainfall over the burn scar will result
in debris flow. The debris flow can consist of rock, mud,
vegetation and other loose materials.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding in and around the Steamboat Burn Scar.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of areas in and around the
Steamboat Burn Scar.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Mainly rural areas of Gila and Pinal Counties.
Instruction:
This is a life threatening situation. Heavy rainfall will cause
extensive and severe flash flooding of creeks...streams...and ditches
in the Steamboat Burn Scar. Severe debris flows can also be
anticipated across roads. Roads and driveways may be washed away in
places. If you encounter flood waters...climb to safety.
Move away from recently burned areas. Life-threatening flooding of
creeks, roads and normally dry arroyos is likely. The heavy rains
will likely trigger rockslides, mudslides and debris flows in steep
terrain, especially in and around these areas.
Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become
unstable and unsafe.
Area Description:
Gila, AZ; Pinal, AZ
Forcast Office:
NWS Phoenix AZ
Sender: