Peoria, AZ 85345 Weather Alerts

Maricopa County1:07 AM MST33.58°N, 112.23°W

Flood Watch

Severe · Future

From 2:00 PM Wed until 5:00 PM Thu·Issued 11:43 PM Tue Oct 20·NWS Phoenix AZ

Flood Watch issued October 20 at 11:43PM 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, 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 afternoon 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 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

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

Flood Advisory

Minor · Expected

Until 3:45 AM Wed·Issued 12:44 AM Wed Oct 21·NWS Phoenix AZ

Flood Advisory issued October 21 at 12:44AM MST until October 21 at 3:45AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

Details

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

Where: Maricopa County in south central Arizona...

When: Until 345 AM MST.

Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

Additional details: - At 1244 AM MST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in New River and Skunk Creek. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. - New River and Skunk Creek is the most likely place to experience minor flooding.This includes the following streams and drainages... Skunk Creek, North Canyon Creek, New River, Deadman Wash and Little Squaw Creek. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... New River. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.

Areas: Maricopa, AZ

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