Headline:
Flood Watch issued September 27 at 1:44AM MST until September 29 at 9:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
September 27, 2026 - 1:44am
Expires:
September 27, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...A portion of south central Arizona, including the following
areas, Aguila Valley, Apache Junction/Gold Canyon, Cave Creek/New
River, Deer Valley, Dripping Springs, Fountain Hills/East Mesa,
Globe/Miami, Mazatzal Mountains, New River Mesa, Northwest Valley,
Pinal/Superstition Mountains, Rio Verde/Salt River, San Carlos,
Southeast Gila County, Superior and Tonto Basin.
* WHEN...From late Monday night through Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- The combination of deep tropical moisture moving into the area
from the south and an approaching weather disturbance from the
west will result in showers and thunderstorms capable of
producing localized heavy rainfall. Moderate to heavy rainfall
rates in excess of 1-2 inches per hour are expected. Some areas
will see training of storms leading to heavier 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:
Aguila Valley; Northwest Valley; Cave Creek/New River; Deer Valley; New River Mesa; Rio Verde/Salt River; Fountain Hills/East Mesa; Superior; Apache Junction/Gold Canyon; 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