Headline:
Flood Watch issued October 20 at 12:04AM MST until October 22 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
October 20, 2026 - 12:04am
Expires:
October 20, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...A portion of south central Arizona, including the following
areas, Dripping Springs, Globe/Miami, Mazatzal Mountains, New River
Mesa, Pinal/Superstition Mountains, Rio Verde/Salt River, San
Carlos, Southeast Gila County, Superior and Tonto Basin.
* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Low-water crossings may be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A strong weather system affecting the region will bring
widespread showers and thunderstorms from Wednesday afternoon
through Thursday evening. Moderate to heavy rainfall with
localized rainfall rates upwards of 1 to 2 inches per hour will
be possible at times.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Area Description:
New River Mesa; 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