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Severe · Flood WarningThis alert has expired. It is kept for reference.

Flood Warning issued September 16 at 8:34PM MST until September 17 at

Affecting Maricopa, AZ; Pinal, AZ

In effect until: Sep 17, 2026, 3:30 PM

Maricopa, AZ; Pinal, AZ

Likely impact across 2 counties in AZ; effects through 3:30 PM.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe.

Read the original bulletin (official text)
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Maricopa County in south central Arizona...
Pinal County in southeastern Arizona...

* WHEN...Until 830 AM MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Low-water
crossings may become inundated with water and may not be passable.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 834 PM MST, A Maricopa County Flood Control District Gauge
reported water levels at flood stage along the East Maricopa
Floodway at Queen Creek Road. Flooding downstream may impact low
water crossings along Hunt Highway and in the Gila River Indian
Reservation through the overnight hours and potentially longer.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the
warned area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Mainly rural areas of Maricopa and Pinal Counties.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™