Flash Flood Watch
Issued by NWS Phoenix, AZ

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URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
956 AM MST Mon Sep 28 2026

AZZ538>540-543-544-546-548-550-551-553-554-559-291100-
/O.EXA.KPSR.FA.A.0008.260929T0700Z-260930T0400Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Tonopah Desert-Gila Bend-Buckeye/Avondale-Central Phoenix-North
Phoenix/Glendale-Scottsdale/Paradise Valley-East Valley-South
Mountain/Ahwatukee-Southeast Valley/Queen Creek-Northwest Pinal
County-West Pinal County-Sonoran Desert Natl Monument-
Including the cities of Paradise Valley, Coolidge, Avondale, Phoenix,
Gila Bend, Casa Grande, Hassayampa, Liberty, Arlington, Wintersburg,
Goodyear, Tonopah, Gilbert, Cashion, Kaka, Sun Lakes, Mesa, Tempe,
Sentinel, Maricopa, Queen Creek, Chandler, and Florence
956 AM MST Mon Sep 28 2026

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
  possible.

* WHERE...A portion of south central Arizona, including the following
  areas, Buckeye/Avondale, Central Phoenix, East Valley, Gila Bend,
  North Phoenix/Glendale, Northwest Pinal County, Scottsdale/Paradise
  Valley, Sonoran Desert Natl Monument, South Mountain/Ahwatukee,
  Southeast Valley/Queen Creek, Tonopah Desert and West Pinal County.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Tuesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - The combination of an influx of tropical moisture and a strong
    weather disturbance moving through the region will result in
    showers and thunderstorms capable of producing localized heavy
    rainfall. Moderate to heavy rainfall rates in excess of 1 inch
    per hour are expected. Some areas will see training of storms
    leading to heavier rainfall accumulations.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

&&

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AZZ533-291100-
/O.CON.KPSR.FA.A.0008.260929T0100Z-260929T1100Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Central La Paz-
Including the cities of Vicksburg, Salome, Vicksburg Junction,
Quartzsite, Harcuvar, and Brenda
956 AM MST Mon Sep 28 2026

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM MST THIS EVENING THROUGH
LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
  possible.

* WHERE...A portion of southwest Arizona, including the following
  area, Central La Paz.

* WHEN...From 6 PM MST this evening through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - The combination of an influx of tropical moisture and a strong
    weather disturbance moving through the region will result in
    showers and thunderstorms capable of producing localized heavy
    rainfall. Moderate to heavy rainfall rates in excess of 1 inch
    per hour are expected. Some areas will see training of storms
    leading to heavier rainfall accumulations.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

&&

$$

AZZ534-537-541-542-545-547-549-552-555>558-560>563-291100-
/O.CON.KPSR.FA.A.0008.260929T0700Z-260930T0400Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Aguila Valley-Northwest Valley-Cave Creek/New River-Deer Valley-
New River Mesa-Rio Verde/Salt River-Fountain Hills/East Mesa-
Superior-Apache Junction/Gold Canyon-Tonto Basin-Mazatzal
Mountains-Pinal/Superstition Mountains-San Carlos-Dripping
Springs-Globe/Miami-Southeast Gila County-
Including the cities of Punkin Center, Peridot, Wittmann, Circle
City, Superior, San Carlos, Winkelman, Wickenburg, Fountain Hills,
Sun City West, Tortilla Flat, Surprise, Apache Junction, Globe,
Miami, Gladden, Beardsley, Hayden, Aguila, Sunflower, Peoria, and
Scottsdale
956 AM MST Mon Sep 28 2026

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...

* 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, Cave Creek/New
  River, Deer Valley, Dripping Springs, Fountain Hills/East Mesa,
  Globe/Miami, Mazatzal Mountains, New River Mesa, Northwest Valley,
  Pinal/Superstition Mountains, Rio Verde/Salt River, San Carlos,
  Southeast Gila County, Superior and Tonto Basin.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Tuesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - The combination of an influx of tropical moisture and a strong
    weather disturbance moving through the region will result in
    showers and thunderstorms capable of producing localized heavy
    rainfall. Moderate to heavy rainfall rates in excess of 1 inch
    per hour are expected. Some areas will see training of storms
    leading to heavier rainfall accumulations.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

&&

$$

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