Headline:
Flood Watch issued October 20 at 12:04AM MST until October 22 at 5:00PM 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, Aguila Valley, Apache Junction/Gold Canyon,
Buckeye/Avondale, Cave Creek/New River, Central Phoenix, Deer
Valley, East Valley, Fountain Hills/East Mesa, North
Phoenix/Glendale, Northwest Pinal County, Northwest Valley,
Scottsdale/Paradise Valley, South Mountain/Ahwatukee, Southeast
Valley/Queen Creek, Tonopah Desert and West Pinal County.
* WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon.
* 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 affecting the region will bring
widespread showers and thunderstorms, particularly from Wednesday
evening through Thursday afternoon. 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:
Aguila Valley; Northwest Valley; Tonopah Desert; Buckeye/Avondale; Cave Creek/New River; Deer Valley; Central Phoenix; North Phoenix/Glendale; Scottsdale/Paradise Valley; East Valley; Fountain Hills/East Mesa; South Mountain/Ahwatukee; Southeast Valley/Queen Creek; Northwest Pinal County; West Pinal County; Apache Junction/Gold Canyon
Forcast Office:
NWS Phoenix AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov