Headline:
Flood Warning issued August 13 at 12:10AM MST until August 13 at 6:15AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 13, 2026 - 12:10am
Expires:
August 13, 2026 - 6:15am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Central La Paz County in west central Arizona...
* WHEN...Until 615 AM MST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1210 AM MST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Flooding is already occurring in the warned area.
Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Apache Wash, Colorado River, Tyson Wash, French Creek, Scaddan
Wash, Plomosa Wash, Smith Wash, Poormans Wash, Cholla Wash, La
and Kaiser Wash. Flooding impacts will continue, but no
additional rainfall is expected.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Quartzsite.
- 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.
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:
La Paz, AZ
Forcast Office:
NWS Phoenix AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov