California Severe Flood Watch | Effective 10/11/2026 00:27

Headline: 
Flood Watch issued October 11 at 12:27AM PDT until October 11 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event: 
Flood Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
October 11, 2026 - 12:27am
Expires: 
October 11, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of southern California, including the following areas, Chiriaco Summit, Joshua Tree NP East and Joshua Tree NP West. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * 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... - The remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel will continue to bring moderate to heavy rainfall at times this morning before tapering off this afternoon. Localized rainfall rates of one to two inches per hour will be possible at times, which may lead to localized flash flooding. - 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: 
Joshua Tree NP West; Joshua Tree NP East; Chiriaco Summit
Forcast Office: 
NWS Phoenix AZ
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov