Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 17 at 7:36AM MST until July 17 at 10:30AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 17, 2026 - 7:36am
Expires:
July 17, 2026 - 10:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Maricopa County in south central Arizona...
* WHEN...Until 1030 AM MST.
* IMPACTS...Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos.
Dangerous flows over low-water crossings.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 736 AM MST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain. Minor flooding
is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Up
to 1 inch of rain has fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Tortilla Flat.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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.
Area Description:
Maricopa, AZ
Forcast Office:
NWS Phoenix AZ
Sender: