Tempe, AZ 85287 Weather Alerts

Maricopa County3:02 AM MST33.43°N, 111.93°W

Flood Watch

Severe · Future

Until 5:00 PM Thu·Issued 12:35 AM Thu Oct 22·NWS Phoenix AZ

Flood Watch issued October 22 at 12:35AM MST until October 22 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

Details

What: Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.

Where: A portion of south central Arizona, including the following areas, Aguila Valley, Tonopah Desert, northern Pinal County, and the entire Phoenix metropolitan area.

When: Through this 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 disturbance will support scattered thunderstorms through this afternoon. Heavy rainfall with localized rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour will remain possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Areas: 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

From the National Weather Service. In an emergency follow the instructions of local officials.

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