Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 16 at 7:01PM MST until July 16 at 10:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 16, 2026 - 7:01pm
Expires:
July 16, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Gila County in east central Arizona...
Maricopa County in south central Arizona...
* WHEN...Until 1000 PM MST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 701 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 0.75 inches
of rain have fallen.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Camp Creek, Lewis and Pranty Creek, Barranca Creek, Bulldog Wash,
Ironwood Wash, Alder Creek, Burnt Corral Creek, Tonto Creek,
Barge Creek, La, Reavis Creek, First Water Creek, Ash Creek,
Mesquite Wash, Pine Creek, Salt River, Cottonwood Creek, Bronco
Creek, Tortilla Creek, Sycamore Creek, Boulder Creek, Buckhorn
Creek and Picadilla Creek. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to
1.5 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will
result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Ballantine Trailhead, Sugarloaf Mountain, Round Valley,
Sunflower, Roosevelt, Four Peaks, Canyon Lake, Apache Lake, Tonto
Basin, Saguaro Lake, Punkin Center, Roosevelt Dam, Salt River
Tubing Recreation Area and Tortilla Flat.
- 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.
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.
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:
Gila, AZ; Maricopa, AZ
Forcast Office:
NWS Phoenix AZ
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