Flood Watch for Superior; Tonto Basin; Mazatzal Mountains +5 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Aguila Valley, Apache Junction/Gold Canyon, Buckeye/Avondale, Cave Creek/New River, Central Phoenix, Deer Valley, Dripping Springs, East Valley and 20 more
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- Severe
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- Possible
What is happening
What: Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. 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. Where: A portion of south central Arizona, including the following areas,...
What the bulletin says to do
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Full official description
Bulletin details
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of south central Arizona, including the following areas, Globe/Miami, Mazatzal Mountains, Pinal/Superstition Mountains, Rio Verde/Salt River, San Carlos, Superior and Tonto Basin. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through late Sunday night. * 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... Abundant moisture over the area will combine with an incoming weather system to provide for showers and thunderstorms starting Sunday, some of which are expected to produce moderate to heavy rainfall. Any strong thunderstorms will have the potential to produce rainfall rates as high as 1-2 inches per hour. Localized rainfall amounts of two to three inches are expected within the Watch area on Sunday. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Official revisions
- Update
Flood Watch issued October 29 at 11:25AM MST until November 2 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
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Flood Watch issued October 29 at 11:25AM MST until November 2 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Official revision - Alert
Flood Watch issued October 29 at 11:19AM MST until November 2 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Phoenix AZ. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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