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Flood Watch issued October 20 at 12:04AM MST until October 22 at

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

In effect until: Oct 20, 2026, 9:00 PM

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

Possible impact zone; conditions develop through 9:00 PM.

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

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* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is 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...From Wednesday morning through Thursday 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 system affecting the region will bring
widespread showers and thunderstorms from Wednesday afternoon
through Thursday evening. Moderate to heavy rainfall with
localized rainfall rates upwards of 1 to 2 inches per hour will
be possible at times.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™

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