Headline:
Flood Watch issued September 16 at 10:49PM MST until September 17 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
September 16, 2026 - 10:49pm
Expires:
September 17, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall will be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of south central Arizona, including the following
areas, Dripping Springs, Globe/Miami, Mazatzal Mountains,
Pinal/Superstition Mountains, Rio Verde/Salt River, San Carlos,
Southeast Gila County, Superior and Tonto Basin.
* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Thursday.
* 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 and a weather system moving
into the region will support additional showers through tonight.
Moderate to heavy rainfall with rain rates in excess of 1 inch
per hour is possible.
- 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:
Rio Verde/Salt River; Superior; 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