Cave Creek, AZ 85331 Weather Alerts

Maricopa County1:43 PM MST33.89°N, 111.93°W

Flood Watch

Severe · Future

Until 11:00 PM Thu·Issued 12:35 AM Thu Oct 22·NWS Phoenix AZ

Flood Watch issued October 22 at 12:35AM MST until October 22 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

Details

What: Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.

Where: A portion of south central Arizona, including the following areas, Globe/Miami, Mazatzal Mountains, Pinal/Superstition Mountains, Rio Verde/Salt River, San Carlos, Superior and Tonto Basin.

When: 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: - A strong weather disturbance will support scattered to widespread thunderstorms through early this evening. Heavy rainfall with localized rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour will remain possible, particularly from late this morning through the afternoon. - 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.

Areas: New River Mesa; Rio Verde/Salt River; Superior; Tonto Basin; Mazatzal Mountains; Pinal/Superstition Mountains; San Carlos; Dripping Springs; Globe/Miami; Southeast Gila County

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