Headline:
Flood Watch issued July 15 at 1:02PM MST until July 17 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
July 15, 2026 - 1:02pm
Expires:
July 16, 2026 - 4:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...South-central Arizona, including the following areas,
southern Gila County including the city of Globe, Maricopa County
including the Phoenix metropolitan area, and northern Pinal County.
* WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through late Thursday night.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water
crossings may be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Slow moving thunderstorms and those moving over the same areas
feeding off a high moisture environment may result in rainfall
rates in excess of 2-3"/hr.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
Area Description:
Aguila Valley; Northwest Valley; Tonopah Desert; Gila Bend; Buckeye/Avondale; Cave Creek/New River; Deer Valley; Central Phoenix; North Phoenix/Glendale; New River Mesa; Scottsdale/Paradise Valley; Rio Verde/Salt River; East Valley; Fountain Hills/East Mesa; South Mountain/Ahwatukee; Southeast Valley/Queen Creek; Superior; Northwest Pinal County; West Pinal County; Apache Junction/Gold Canyon; Tonto Basin; Mazatzal Mountains; Pinal/Superstition Mountains; Sonoran Desert Natl Monument; San Carlos; Dripping Springs; Globe/Miami; Southeast Gila County
Forcast Office:
NWS Phoenix AZ
Sender: