Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 16 at 10:23PM MST until September 17 at 12:45AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 16, 2026 - 10:23pm
Expires:
September 17, 2026 - 12:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Maricopa County in south central Arizona...
* WHEN...Until 1245 AM MST.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Low-water
crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1023 PM MST, gauge reports indicated water levels along Indian
Bend Wash above alarm stage due to earlier thunderstorms.
Flooding is already occurring in the warned area.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Indian Bend Wash. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches
are possible in the warned area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Paradise Valley and Downtown Scottsdale.
- 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.
Area Description:
Maricopa, AZ
Forcast Office:
NWS Phoenix AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov