Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 26 at 4:20PM MST until August 26 at 7:15PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 26, 2026 - 4:20pm
Expires:
August 26, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Gila County in east central Arizona...
* WHEN...Until 715 PM MST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 420 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.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Globe, Central Heights-Midland City and Claypool.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.
Area Description:
Gila, AZ
Forcast Office:
NWS Phoenix AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov