Headline:
Flood Advisory issued October 21 at 12:44AM MST until October 21 at 3:45AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 21, 2026 - 12:44am
Expires:
October 21, 2026 - 3:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Maricopa County in south central Arizona...
* WHEN...Until 345 AM MST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1244 AM MST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly in New River and Skunk Creek. Between
0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen.
- New River and Skunk Creek is the most likely place to experience
minor flooding.This includes the following streams and
drainages...
Skunk Creek, North Canyon Creek, New River, Deadman Wash and
Little Squaw Creek.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
New River.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
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