Severe · Flood WarningThis alert has expired. It is kept for reference.
Flood Warning issued September 16 at 7:35PM MST until September 16 at
Affecting Maricopa, AZ
In effect until: Sep 17, 2026, 4:00 AM
Maricopa, AZ
Likely impact in Maricopa, AZ; effects through 4:00 AM.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
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* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Maricopa County in south central Arizona... * WHEN...Until 900 PM MST. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 735 PM MST, Gauge reports indicated several washes still above alarm stage from the heavy rain earlier due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Apache Wash, New River, Cave Creek, Skunk Creek, Agua Fria River, North Canyon Creek, Beardsley Canal and Deadman Wash. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Phoenix, Glendale, Scottsdale, Peoria, Deer Valley Airport and Desert Ridge Marketplace. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™