Arizona Minor Flood Advisory | Effective 07/17/2026 11:17

Headline: 
Flood Advisory issued July 17 at 11:17AM MST until July 17 at 2:15PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event: 
Flood Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 17, 2026 - 11:17am
Expires: 
July 17, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Gila County in east central Arizona... * WHEN...Until 215 PM MST. * IMPACTS...Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Dangerous flows over low-water crossings. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1117 AM MST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause arroyo and small stream flooding. Between 0.5 and 1.25 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 0.75 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Mainly rural areas of Gila County. - 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: 
Gila, AZ
Forcast Office: 
NWS Phoenix AZ