Headline:
Flood Watch issued September 16 at 12:45AM MST until September 16 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
September 16, 2026 - 12:45am
Expires:
September 16, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall will be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of southwest Arizona, including the following
areas, Central La Paz, Gila River Valley and Kofa.
* WHEN...From 11 AM MST this morning through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, normally dry washes, and other low-lying and
flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- The combination of abundant moisture, afternoon heating, and a
weather system moving into the region will support showers and
thunderstorms today through this evening. Moderate to heavy
rainfall with rainfall rates in excess of 1-2 inches per hour is
expected with most storms and storms may train over the same
areas leading to high rainfall accumulations.
- 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 River Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Phoenix AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov