Flash Flood Warning
FFWPSR
The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Maricopa County in south central Arizona...
* Until 800 AM MST.
* At 458 AM MST, Doppler radar indicated showers and thunderstorms
producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1.5
inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1
inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms
producing flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Palo Verde Nuclear Generation Station, Wintersburg and Painted
Rock Dam.
From: Nov 18, 2025 11:58
Until: Nov 18, 2025 15:00
Flood Advisory
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of south central Arizona, including the
following county, Maricopa.
* WHEN...Until 745 AM MST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 432 AM MST, Doppler radar indicated moderate to heavy rain
due showers with embedded thunderstorms. Minor flooding is
ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Up
to 1.25 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.25 to 0.75 inches are
expected over the area. This additional rain will result in
minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Glendale, Surprise, Goodyear, Buckeye, Tonopah, Wintersburg,
Palo Verde Nuclear Generation Station, Palo Verde, Painted
Rock Dam, White Tank Mountain Park, Perryville, Liberty,
Hassayampa and Arlington.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
From: Nov 18, 2025 11:34
Until: Nov 18, 2025 14:45
Flood Watch
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of south central Arizona, including the
following areas, Globe/Miami, Pinal/Superstition Mountains, 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.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Showers and thunderstorm capable of producing high rainfall
rates that can result in flash flooding. Additional rainfall
totals as high as 2 inches with locally higher amounts will
be possible through this evening.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
From: Oct 13, 2025 08:19
Until: Oct 13, 2025 23:00
Flood Watch
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall.
* WHERE...A portion of south central Arizona, including the
following areas, the Phoenix metro and surrounding areas.
* WHEN...Through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Showers and thunderstorm capable of producing high rainfall
rates that can result in flash flooding. Additional rainfall
totals as high as 2 inches with locally higher amounts will
be possible through this evening.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
From: Oct 13, 2025 08:19
Until: Oct 13, 2025 23:00
Flood Watch
* WHAT...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, New River Mesa, Pinal/Superstition Mountains, Rio
Verde/Salt River, San Carlos, Southeast Gila County, Superior and
Tonto Basin.
* WHEN...Through Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Showers and thunderstorm capable of producing high rainfall
rates that can lead to flash flooding. Additional rainfall
totals as high as 0.5 to 2 inches with locally higher amounts
possible will be possible once again later tonight through
Monday evening.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
From: Oct 12, 2025 19:14
Until: Oct 13, 2025 11:00
Flood Watch
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of south central Arizona, including the
following areas, Aguila Valley, Apache Junction/Gold Canyon,
Buckeye/Avondale, Cave Creek/New River, Central Phoenix, Deer
Valley, East Valley, Fountain Hills/East Mesa, Gila Bend, North
Phoenix/Glendale, Northwest Pinal County, Northwest Valley,
Scottsdale/Paradise Valley, Sonoran Desert Natl Monument, South
Mountain/Ahwatukee, Southeast Valley/Queen Creek, Tonopah Desert
and West Pinal County.
* WHEN...Through Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Showers and thunderstorm capable of producing high rainfall
rates that can lead to flash flooding. Additional rainfall
totals as high as 0.5 to 2 inches with locally higher amounts
possible will be possible once again later tonight through
Monday evening.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
From: Oct 12, 2025 19:14
Until: Oct 13, 2025 11:00
Flood Warning
* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Arizona, including
the following counties, in south central Arizona, Maricopa. In
southeast Arizona, Pinal.
* WHEN...Until 645 PM 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 346 PM MST, gauge reports indicated Queen Creek rising
above Flood Stage just east of the town of Queen Creek. This
will continue to flow toward the west into the town. Flooding
is already occurring in the warned area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Queen Creek.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
From: Oct 12, 2025 22:52
Until: Oct 13, 2025 01:45
Flood Warning
* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall
continues.
* WHERE...A portion of south central Arizona, including the
following county, Maricopa.
* WHEN...Until 630 PM 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 355 PM MST, gauge reports indicated continued elevated
flow in Waterman Wash, which will inundate downstream low
water crossings.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Goodyear and Buckeye.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
From: Oct 12, 2025 23:04
Until: Oct 13, 2025 01:30
Flood Warning
* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Arizona, including
the following counties, in south central Arizona, Maricopa. In
southeast Arizona, Pinal.
* WHEN...Until 600 PM MST.
* IMPACTS...Multiple flood control streamflow gauges remain above
alarm stage. 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 346 PM MST, gauge reports indicated continued elevated
flow in washes and creeks. Flooding is already occurring in
the warned area.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Queen Creek.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Queen Creek, Seville, Chandler
Heights, Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport, San Tan Village Mall,
Higley and Santan.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
From: Oct 12, 2025 22:52
Until: Oct 13, 2025 01:00
Flood Watch
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...A portion of south central Arizona, including the
following areas, Aguila Valley, Apache Junction/Gold Canyon,
Buckeye/Avondale, Cave Creek/New River, Central Phoenix, Deer
Valley, East Valley, Fountain Hills/East Mesa, Gila Bend, North
Phoenix/Glendale, Northwest Pinal County, Northwest Valley,
Scottsdale/Paradise Valley, Sonoran Desert Natl Monument, South
Mountain/Ahwatukee, Southeast Valley/Queen Creek, Tonopah Desert
and West Pinal County.
* WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Increasing moisture ahead of a tropical system will promote
heavy rainfall. Rainfall totals up to 1 to 1.5 inches with
locally higher amounts possible.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
From: Oct 10, 2025 19:00
Until: Oct 12, 2025 07:00
Flood Watch
* WHAT...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, New River Mesa, Pinal/Superstition Mountains, Rio
Verde/Salt River, San Carlos, Southeast Gila County, Superior and
Tonto Basin.
* WHEN...Through Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Abundant moisture associated with a tropical system will
promote periods of moderate to heavy rainfall through Sunday.
Expect rainfall totals as high as 1 to 3 inches with locally
higher amounts possible.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
From: Oct 11, 2025 10:00
Until: Oct 11, 2025 22:30
Flood Watch
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of south central Arizona, including the
following areas, Aguila Valley, Apache Junction/Gold Canyon,
Buckeye/Avondale, Cave Creek/New River, Central Phoenix, Deer
Valley, East Valley, Fountain Hills/East Mesa, Gila Bend, North
Phoenix/Glendale, Northwest Pinal County, Northwest Valley,
Scottsdale/Paradise Valley, Sonoran Desert Natl Monument, South
Mountain/Ahwatukee, Southeast Valley/Queen Creek, Tonopah Desert
and West Pinal County.
* WHEN...Through Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Abundant moisture associated with a tropical system will
promote periods of moderate to heavy rainfall through Sunday.
Expect additional rainfall totals as high as 1 to 2 inches
with locally higher amounts possible.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
From: Oct 10, 2025 19:45
Until: Oct 11, 2025 22:30
Flood Advisory
* WHAT...Minor flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of south central Arizona, including the
following county, Maricopa.
* WHEN...Until 545 AM MST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 154 AM MST, Doppler radar indicated occasional moderate to
heavy rainfall within the warned area. Minor flooding is
ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area.
Between 0.25 and 0.75 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.25 to 0.75 inches are
expected over the area. This additional rain will result in
minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Phoenix, Glendale, Scottsdale, Peoria, Surprise, Avondale, El
Mirage, Youngtown, New River, Sun City, Cave Creek, Carefree,
Deer Valley Airport, Arrowhead Mall, Downtown Peoria,
Camelback Ranch, Anthem and Seven Springs.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
From: Oct 11, 2025 08:56
Until: Oct 11, 2025 12:45
Flood Watch
* WHAT...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, New River Mesa, Pinal/Superstition Mountains, Rio
Verde/Salt River, San Carlos, Southeast Gila County, Superior and
Tonto Basin.
* WHEN...Through Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Abundant moisture associated with a tropical system will
promote periods of moderate to heavy rainfall through
Saturday. Expect rainfall totals as high as 1 to 3 inches
with locally higher amounts possible.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
From: Oct 10, 2025 19:45
Until: Oct 11, 2025 10:00
Flood Warning
* WHAT...Flooding caused by water releases.
* WHERE...A portion of south central Arizona, including the
following county, Maricopa.
* WHEN...Until 800 AM MST Saturday.
* 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 844 PM MST, Gauge reports indicated ongoing water release.
Flooding is already occurring in the warned area.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Salt River above Tempe Town Lake.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Salt River below Granite Reef Dam.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
From: Sep 27, 2025 03:47
Until: Sep 27, 2025 15:00
Flood Warning
* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall
continues along Indian Bend Wash.
* WHERE...A portion of south central Arizona, including the
following county, Maricopa.
* WHEN...Until 530 AM MST Saturday.
* 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 958 PM MST, Flooding is already occurring in the warned
area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen.
- Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is
expected.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Scottsdale and Indian Bend Wash
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
From: Sep 27, 2025 04:59
Until: Sep 27, 2025 12:30
Flood Watch
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of south central Arizona, including the
following areas, Buckeye/Avondale, Cave Creek/New River, Central
Phoenix, Deer Valley, East Valley, North Phoenix/Glendale,
Northwest Valley, Scottsdale/Paradise Valley, South
Mountain/Ahwatukee and Southeast Valley/Queen Creek.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM MST 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...
- Increasing moisture ahead of an area of low pressure will
promote scattered thunderstorm activity capable of producing
heavy rainfall through this evening. Localized rainfall
amounts of 1-2 inches are expected to occur, with potentially
higher amount possible.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
From: Sep 26, 2025 19:53
Until: Sep 27, 2025 06:00
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH
621 IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MST THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
IN ARIZONA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES
IN EAST CENTRAL ARIZONA
GILA
IN SOUTH CENTRAL ARIZONA
MARICOPA
IN SOUTHEAST ARIZONA
PINAL
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF APACHE JUNCTION, CACTUS FOREST,
CASA GRANDE, ELOY, FLORENCE, JAKES CORNER, KOHLS RANCH, MESA,
PAYSON, PHOENIX, PUNKIN CENTER, RYE, STAR VALLEY,
AND TONTO VILLAGE.
From: Sep 26, 2025 19:08
Until: Sep 27, 2025 02:00
Flood Watch
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of south central Arizona, including the
following areas, Buckeye/Avondale, Cave Creek/New River, Central
Phoenix, Deer Valley, East Valley, North Phoenix/Glendale,
Northwest Valley, Scottsdale/Paradise Valley, South
Mountain/Ahwatukee and Southeast Valley/Queen Creek.
* WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday 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...
- Increasing moisture ahead of an area of low pressure will
promote scattered thunderstorm activity capable of producing
heavy rainfall by late morning into the evening hours Friday.
Localized rainfall amounts of 1-2 inches are expected to
occur, with potentially higher amount possible.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
From: Sep 25, 2025 16:26
Until: Sep 26, 2025 12:00
Flood Watch
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of south central Arizona, including the
following areas, Apache Junction/Gold Canyon, Dripping Springs,
Fountain Hills/East Mesa, Globe/Miami, Mazatzal Mountains, New
River Mesa, Northwest Pinal County, Pinal/Superstition Mountains,
Rio Verde/Salt River, San Carlos, Southeast Gila County, Superior
and Tonto Basin.
* WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday evening.
* 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...
- Increasing moisture ahead of an area of low pressure will
promote scattered thunderstorm activity capable of producing
heavy rainfall by late morning into the evening hours Friday.
Rainfall amounts of 1-2 inches are likely to occur, with
potentially higher amount possible.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
From: Sep 25, 2025 16:26
Until: Sep 26, 2025 12:00
Flood Advisory
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and south central Arizona,
including the following counties, in east central Arizona, Gila.
In south central Arizona, Maricopa. Runoff will mostly collect in
Campaign Creek.
* WHEN...Until 815 PM MST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 513 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in Campaign Creek. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has
fallen.
- Campaign Creek is the most likely place to experience minor
flooding.
This includes the following streams and drainages...
Campaign Creek, Pine Creek and Reavis Creek.
Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Roosevelt Estates.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
From: Sep 26, 2025 00:13
Until: Sep 26, 2025 03:15
Flood Watch
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...A portion of south central Arizona, including the
following areas, Apache Junction/Gold Canyon, Dripping Springs,
Fountain Hills/East Mesa, Globe/Miami, Mazatzal Mountains, New
River Mesa, Northwest Pinal County, Pinal/Superstition Mountains,
Rio Verde/Salt River, San Carlos, Southeast Gila County, Superior
and Tonto Basin.
* WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday evening.
* 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...
- Increasing moisture ahead of an area of low pressure will
promote scattered thunderstorm activity capable of producing
heavy rainfall by late morning into the evening hours Friday.
Rainfall amounts of 1-2 inches are likely to occur, with
potentially higher amount possible.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
From: Sep 24, 2025 20:10
Until: Sep 25, 2025 12:00
