Headline:
Flood Watch issued August 12 at 1:01AM MST until August 13 at 6:00AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
August 12, 2026 - 1:01am
Expires:
August 12, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...A portion of south central Arizona, including the following
areas, Apache Junction/Gold Canyon, Cave Creek/New River, Dripping
Springs, Fountain Hills/East Mesa, Globe/Miami, Mazatzal Mountains,
New River Mesa, Pinal/Superstition Mountains, Rio Verde/Salt River,
San Carlos, Southeast Gila County, Superior and Tonto Basin.
* WHEN...From this afternoon through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Abundant moisture will combine with an incoming weather system to
produce showers and thunderstorms from late afternoon through
Wednesday night. Rainfall amounts of greater than 2 inches will
be possible within the watch area.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
Area Description:
Cave Creek/New River; New River Mesa; Rio Verde/Salt River; Fountain Hills/East Mesa; Superior; Apache Junction/Gold Canyon; Tonto Basin; Mazatzal Mountains; Pinal/Superstition Mountains; San Carlos; Dripping Springs; Globe/Miami; Southeast Gila County
Forcast Office:
NWS Phoenix AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov