Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 21 at 7:24PM MST until July 21 at 9:15PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 21, 2026 - 7:24pm
Expires:
July 21, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description:
FFWPSR
The National Weather Service in Phoenix has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Gila County in east central Arizona...
* Until 915 PM MST.
* At 724 PM MST, gauge reports indicated earlier thunderstorms
produced heavy rain over Pinal Creek and Pinto Creek. Floodwater
continues to flow northward within both of these creeks, leading to
measured 4-7 foot rises. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have
fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Gauges reported.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Roosevelt Estates and Wheatfields.
This includes AZ Route 188 between mile markers 221 and 230.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.
SNM: AVISO DE INUNDACIONES REPENTINAS hasta 9:15 PM MST. Evite areas inundadas.
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE INUNDACIONES REPENTINAS en efecto para esta area hasta las 9:15 PM MST. Esta es una situacion peligrosa y amenaza la vida. No intente viajar a menos que sea para abandonar un area propensa a inundaciones o bajo una orden de desalojo.
Area Description:
Gila, AZ
Forcast Office:
NWS Phoenix AZ
Sender: