Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 30 at 10:38PM MST until August 31 at 1:45AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 30, 2026 - 10:38pm
Expires:
August 31, 2026 - 1:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Maricopa County in south central Arizona...
* WHEN...Until 145 AM MST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Some
low-water crossings may become impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1038 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 0.75 and
1.25 inches of rain have fallen.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Grapevine Wash, Cottonwood Creek, Apache Wash, Deadman Wash,
Galloway Wash, North Canyon Creek, New River, Skunk Creek, Rodger
Creek, Agua Fria River, Beardsley Canal, Cave Creek and Morgan
City Wash. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.25 inches are
expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Phoenix, Scottsdale, New River, Cave Creek, Carefree and Anthem.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Maricopa, AZ
Forcast Office:
NWS Phoenix AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov