Headline:
Flood Watch issued August 31 at 12:13AM MST until August 31 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
August 31, 2026 - 12:13am
Expires:
August 31, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
The environment will remain conducive for periods of showers and
thunderstorms through much of Monday, some of which will be capable
of producing moderate to heavy rainfall. Training of storms could
lead to an additional 1 to 2 inches of rainfall causing rapid run-off
and flooding of low-water crossings and low-lying areas.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Arizona, including
the following areas, in south central Arizona, Gila Bend. In
southwest Arizona, Central La Paz and Kofa.
* WHEN...From noon MST today through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Another round of showers and thunderstorms is likely during the
afternoon and evening hours. Heavy rainfall will be possible
which may cause localized flooding.
- 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:
Kofa; Central La Paz; Gila Bend
Forcast Office:
NWS Phoenix AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov