Headline:
Flood Watch issued August 30 at 1:06AM MST until August 31 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
August 30, 2026 - 1:06am
Expires:
August 30, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
The first round of rainfall is wrapping up with only isolated
showers or weak storms possible for the rest of tonight through
Sunday morning. Another round of showers and storms are expected for
Sunday evening. Heavy rainfall and localized flooding will be
possible Sunday evening into early Sunday night, particularly across
Maricopa and Pinal Counties.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of south central Arizona, including the following
areas, Apache Junction/Gold Canyon, Dripping Springs, Globe/Miami,
Northwest Pinal County, Pinal/Superstition Mountains, San Carlos,
Sonoran Desert Natl Monument, Southeast Gila County, Superior and
West Pinal County.
* WHEN...From this evening through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Ample moisture and atmospheric instability will again combine
with a weather system positioned over western portions of the
region to promote scattered thunderstorms capable of producing
heavy rainfall from Sunday evening into Sunday night. Training of
storms could result in localized rainfall amounts of over two
inches 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:
Superior; Northwest Pinal County; West Pinal County; Apache Junction/Gold Canyon; Pinal/Superstition Mountains; Sonoran Desert Natl Monument; San Carlos; Dripping Springs; Globe/Miami; Southeast Gila County
Forcast Office:
NWS Phoenix AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov