Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 17 at 12:49AM MST until September 17 at 3:00AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 17, 2026 - 12:49am
Expires:
September 17, 2026 - 3:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Maricopa County in south central Arizona...
* WHEN...Until 300 AM MST.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. It will take
several hours for all the water from these storms to work through
local drainage systems in urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1249 AM MST, gauge reports indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Flooding is already occurring in the warned area.
Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
North Canyon Creek, Beardsley Canal, Agua Fria River, Cave Creek,
Deadman Wash, Apache Wash, Skunk Creek and New River. Flooding
impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Phoenix, Glendale, Peoria and Deer Valley Airport.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
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