Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 12 at 6:08PM MST until September 12 at 9:15PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 12, 2026 - 6:08pm
Expires:
September 12, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Central La Paz County in west central Arizona...
* WHEN...Until 915 PM MST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Dangerous flows over low-water crossings.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 608 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has
fallen.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Smith Wash, Poormans Wash, Alamo Wash, Scaddan Wash, Cave Creek,
Bouse Wash, Cholla Wash, La, Plomosa Wash, Tyson Wash, French
Creek and Apache Wash.
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...
Quartzsite and Brenda.
- 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.
Area Description:
La Paz, AZ
Forcast Office:
NWS Phoenix AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov