Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 21 at 5:45PM MST until July 21 at 8:45PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 21, 2026 - 5:45pm
Expires:
July 21, 2026 - 8:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Gila County in east central Arizona...
Maricopa County in south central Arizona...
* WHEN...Until 845 PM MST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 545 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1.25 inches of rain
have fallen.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Tonto Creek, Alder Creek, Salt River, Ash Creek, Pine Creek,
Buckhorn Creek, Bronco Creek and Burnt Corral Creek. Additional
rainfall amounts up to 0.75 inches are expected over the area.
This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Roosevelt, Roosevelt Dam and Apache Lake.
- 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.
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.
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
Sender: