Arizona Severe Flood Watch | Effective 08/31/2026 11:51

Headline: 
Flood Watch issued August 31 at 11:51AM MST until August 31 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event: 
Flood Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
August 31, 2026 - 11:51am
Expires: 
August 31, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description: 
The environment will remain conducive for additional showers and thunderstorms through early this evening, mainly across La Paz, northern Yuma and western Maricopa Counties. 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 continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of south central Arizona, including the following areas, Aguila Valley, Sonoran Desert Natl Monument and Tonopah Desert. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST 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: 
Aguila Valley; Tonopah Desert; Sonoran Desert Natl Monument
Forcast Office: 
NWS Phoenix AZ
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov