Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 16 at 6:34PM MST until July 16 at 9:30PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 16, 2026 - 6:34pm
Expires:
July 16, 2026 - 9:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Maricopa County in south central Arizona...
Pinal County in southeastern Arizona...
* WHEN...Until 930 PM MST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Water over
roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 634 PM MST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Up to 0.5 inches
of rain have fallen.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Salt River and Bulldog Wash. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1
inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result
in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Apache Junction, Goldfield and Lost Dutchman State Park.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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.
Area Description:
Maricopa, AZ; Pinal, AZ
Forcast Office:
NWS Phoenix AZ
Sender: