Headline:
Flood Watch issued September 29 at 11:31AM MST until September 29 at 9:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
September 29, 2026 - 11:31am
Expires:
September 29, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...South central Arizona, including the following areas,
Maricopa, northern Pinal, and southern Gila counties including the
Phoenix metropolitan area.
* WHEN...Until 9 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...
- A strong weather system moving through the region will bring
widespread showers and scattered thunderstorms this morning
before tapering off during the afternoon hours. Moderate to heavy
rainfall with localized rainfall rates of up to one inch per hour
will be possible this morning. Additional rainfall amounts of one
to two inches are possible, particularly over higher terrain
areas east of Phoenix.
- 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; Tonopah Desert; Gila Bend; Buckeye/Avondale; Cave Creek/New River; Deer Valley; Central Phoenix; North Phoenix/Glendale; New River Mesa; Scottsdale/Paradise Valley; Rio Verde/Salt River; East Valley; Fountain Hills/East Mesa; South Mountain/Ahwatukee; Southeast Valley/Queen Creek; Superior; Northwest Pinal County; West Pinal County; Apache Junction/Gold Canyon; Tonto Basin; Mazatzal Mountains; Pinal/Superstition Mountains; Sonoran Desert Natl Monument; San Carlos; Dripping Springs; Globe/Miami; Southeast Gila County
Forcast Office:
NWS Phoenix AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov