Pinal County, AZ

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In effect from Friday 10/30 7:00 AM MDT – Friday 10/30 7:00 PM MDT

Issued by NWS Phoenix AZ

What

Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.

Where

A portion of south central Arizona, including the following areas, Phoenix Metro, rural areas of Maricopa County, and Northwest Pinal County.

When

From 6 AM MST this morning through this afternoon.

Impacts

Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded.

Additional Details

- Abundant moisture over the area will combine with an incoming weather system to provide for showers and thunderstorms today, some of which are expected to produce moderate to heavy rainfall. Any strong thunderstorms will have the potential to produce rainfall rates as high as 1-2 inches per hour. Localized rainfall amounts of one to two inches are expected within the Watch area today. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to Do

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.


Areas Impacted

  • Aguila Valley
  • Northwest Valley
  • Tonopah Desert
  • Gila Bend
  • Buckeye/Avondale
  • Cave Creek/New River
  • Deer Valley
  • Central Phoenix
  • North Phoenix/Glendale
  • New River Mesa
  • Scottsdale/Paradise Valley
  • Rio Verde/Salt River
  • East Valley
  • Fountain Hills/East Mesa
  • South Mountain/Ahwatukee
  • Southeast Valley/Queen Creek
  • Northwest Pinal County
  • West Pinal County
  • Apache Junction/Gold Canyon
  • Sonoran Desert Natl Monument

Tips to Stay Safe

A Flood Watch means the area may experience a dangerous flooding event, and being prepared may save lives and property. 

  • Be aware of low-lying areas along your travel routes that are most likely to flood. 
  • Check your home’s emergency supplies, and make sure all members of the household know your emergency plan. 
  • Stay tuned for local weather updates on the situation as it develops.

If a Flood Warning is issued, it means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening. 

  • Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads. 
  • Stay away from areas where water levels can rise rapidly, like storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams. 

If your home is likely to flood, or if authorities tell you to evacuate, do so immediately and move to higher ground. 

In effect from Friday 10/30 1:00 PM MDT – Friday 10/30 11:00 PM MDT

Issued by NWS Phoenix AZ

What

Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.

Where

A portion of south central Arizona, including the following areas, Dripping Springs, Globe/Miami, Mazatzal Mountains, Pinal/Superstition Mountains, San Carlos, Southeast Gila County, Superior and Tonto Basin.

When

From noon MST today through this evening.

Impacts

Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded.

Additional Details

- Abundant moisture over the area will combine with an incoming weather system to provide for showers and thunderstorms today, some of which are expected to produce moderate to heavy rainfall. Any strong thunderstorms will have the potential to produce rainfall rates as high as 1-2 inches per hour. Localized rainfall amounts of one to two inches are expected within the Watch area today. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to Do

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.


Areas Impacted

  • Superior
  • Tonto Basin
  • Mazatzal Mountains
  • Pinal/Superstition Mountains
  • San Carlos
  • Dripping Springs
  • Globe/Miami
  • Southeast Gila County

Tips to Stay Safe

A Flood Watch means the area may experience a dangerous flooding event, and being prepared may save lives and property. 

  • Be aware of low-lying areas along your travel routes that are most likely to flood. 
  • Check your home’s emergency supplies, and make sure all members of the household know your emergency plan. 
  • Stay tuned for local weather updates on the situation as it develops.

If a Flood Warning is issued, it means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening. 

  • Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads. 
  • Stay away from areas where water levels can rise rapidly, like storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams. 

If your home is likely to flood, or if authorities tell you to evacuate, do so immediately and move to higher ground. 

In effect from Sunday 11/01 12:00 AM MDT – Monday 11/02 5:00 AM MST

Issued by NWS Tucson AZ

What

Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

Where

A portion of Southeast Arizona, including the following areas, Baboquivari Mountains, Catalina and Rincon Mountains, Dragoon and Mule and Huachuca and Santa Rita Mountains, Galiuro and Pinaleno Mountains, South Central Pinal County, Southeast Pinal County, Tohono O'odham Nation, Tucson Metro Area, Upper Gila River Valley, Upper San Pedro River Valley, Upper Santa Cruz River Valley/Altar Valley and White Mountains of Graham and Greenlee Counties.

When

From Saturday evening through late Sunday night.

Impacts

Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded.

Additional Details

- A strong weather system approaching the area will bring widespread to numerous showers Sunday. Moderate to locally heavy rainfall with rainfall totals 0.5 to 1 inch possible in the valleys and 1 to 2+ inches possible in the mountains. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to Do

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.


Areas Impacted

  • Tohono O'odham Nation including Sells
  • Upper Santa Cruz River and Altar Valleys including Nogales
  • Tucson Metro Area including Tucson/Green Valley/Marana/Vail
  • South Central Pinal County including Eloy/Picacho Peak State Park
  • Southeast Pinal County including Kearny/Mammoth/Oracle
  • Upper San Pedro River Valley including Sierra Vista/Benson
  • Upper Gila River and Aravaipa Valleys including Clifton/Safford
  • White Mountains of Graham and Greenlee Counties including Hannagan Meadow
  • Galiuro and Pinaleno Mountains including Mount Graham
  • Dragoon/Mule/Huachuca and Santa Rita Mountains including Bisbee/Canelo Hills/Madera Canyon
  • Santa Catalina and Rincon Mountains including Mount Lemmon/Summerhaven
  • Baboquivari Mountains including Kitt Peak

Tips to Stay Safe

A Flood Watch means the area may experience a dangerous flooding event, and being prepared may save lives and property. 

  • Be aware of low-lying areas along your travel routes that are most likely to flood. 
  • Check your home’s emergency supplies, and make sure all members of the household know your emergency plan. 
  • Stay tuned for local weather updates on the situation as it develops.

If a Flood Warning is issued, it means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening. 

  • Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads. 
  • Stay away from areas where water levels can rise rapidly, like storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams. 

If your home is likely to flood, or if authorities tell you to evacuate, do so immediately and move to higher ground. 

In effect from Sunday 11/01 12:00 AM MDT – Monday 11/02 5:00 AM MST

Issued by NWS Phoenix AZ

What

Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.

Where

A portion of south central Arizona, including the following areas, Dripping Springs, Globe/Miami, Mazatzal Mountains, Pinal/Superstition Mountains, San Carlos, Southeast Gila County, Superior and Tonto Basin.

When

From noon MST today through this evening.

Impacts

Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded.

Additional Details

- Abundant moisture over the area will combine with an incoming weather system to provide for showers and thunderstorms today, some of which are expected to produce moderate to heavy rainfall. Any strong thunderstorms will have the potential to produce rainfall rates as high as 1-2 inches per hour. Localized rainfall amounts of one to two inches are expected within the Watch area today. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to Do

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.


Areas Impacted

  • Superior
  • Tonto Basin
  • Mazatzal Mountains
  • Pinal/Superstition Mountains
  • San Carlos
  • Dripping Springs
  • Globe/Miami
  • Southeast Gila County

Tips to Stay Safe

A Flood Watch means the area may experience a dangerous flooding event, and being prepared may save lives and property. 

  • Be aware of low-lying areas along your travel routes that are most likely to flood. 
  • Check your home’s emergency supplies, and make sure all members of the household know your emergency plan. 
  • Stay tuned for local weather updates on the situation as it develops.

If a Flood Warning is issued, it means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening. 

  • Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads. 
  • Stay away from areas where water levels can rise rapidly, like storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams. 

If your home is likely to flood, or if authorities tell you to evacuate, do so immediately and move to higher ground. 

In effect from Sunday 11/01 12:00 AM MDT – Monday 11/02 5:00 AM MST

Issued by NWS Phoenix AZ

What

Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.

Where

A portion of south central Arizona, including the following areas, Phoenix Metro, rural areas of Maricopa County, and Northwest Pinal County.

When

From 6 AM MST this morning through this afternoon.

Impacts

Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded.

Additional Details

- Abundant moisture over the area will combine with an incoming weather system to provide for showers and thunderstorms today, some of which are expected to produce moderate to heavy rainfall. Any strong thunderstorms will have the potential to produce rainfall rates as high as 1-2 inches per hour. Localized rainfall amounts of one to two inches are expected within the Watch area today. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to Do

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.


Areas Impacted

  • Aguila Valley
  • Northwest Valley
  • Tonopah Desert
  • Gila Bend
  • Buckeye/Avondale
  • Cave Creek/New River
  • Deer Valley
  • Central Phoenix
  • North Phoenix/Glendale
  • New River Mesa
  • Scottsdale/Paradise Valley
  • Rio Verde/Salt River
  • East Valley
  • Fountain Hills/East Mesa
  • South Mountain/Ahwatukee
  • Southeast Valley/Queen Creek
  • Northwest Pinal County
  • West Pinal County
  • Apache Junction/Gold Canyon
  • Sonoran Desert Natl Monument

Tips to Stay Safe

A Flood Watch means the area may experience a dangerous flooding event, and being prepared may save lives and property. 

  • Be aware of low-lying areas along your travel routes that are most likely to flood. 
  • Check your home’s emergency supplies, and make sure all members of the household know your emergency plan. 
  • Stay tuned for local weather updates on the situation as it develops.

If a Flood Warning is issued, it means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening. 

  • Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads. 
  • Stay away from areas where water levels can rise rapidly, like storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams. 

If your home is likely to flood, or if authorities tell you to evacuate, do so immediately and move to higher ground. 

In effect from Friday 10/30 11:21 AM MDT – Friday 10/30 11:45 AM MDT

Issued by NWS Phoenix AZ

At 1021 AM MST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles southwest of Apache Lake, or 12 miles northeast of Gold Canyon, moving north at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.

Locations impacted include... Roosevelt, Apache Lake, Four Peaks, Roosevelt Dam, Tonto National Monument and Tortilla Flat.

What to Do

Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions.


Areas Impacted

  • Rio Verde/Salt River
  • Tonto Basin
  • Mazatzal Mountains
  • Pinal/Superstition Mountains

Briefings

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From the Forecaster

Flood Watch

Created by the NWS Tucson WFO

Flood Watch is in effect for portions of Pima county, Pinal county, Graham county, and Greenlee county from 11 PM Saturday through 5 AM Monday.

A map highlighting portions of Pima county, Pinal county, Graham county, and Greenlee county for a Flood Watch.

Flood Watch Today

Created by the NWS Phoenix WFO

A Flood Watch will be in effect for Maricopa County, Northwest Pinal County, and Southern Gila County Today. Showers and thunderstorms will develop across portions of Southern and Central AZ this morning, with the highest rain rates and best coverage of showers and storms likely during the afternoon into the early evening. Not all areas will see heavy rain, but isolated thunderstorm activity will result in locally heavy rainfall with rates upwards of 1-2" per hour leading to an enhanced potential for flash flooding.

Graphic showing a map of areas under a Flood Watch for today, highlighted in green. Along the bottom is a list of precautions, and to the left of the map are details on the timing as well as forecast rain totals.

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