Flood Watch for Cave Creek/New River; New River Mesa; Rio Verde/Salt River +10 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Apache Junction/Gold Canyon, Cave Creek/New River, Dripping Springs, Fountain Hills/East Mesa, Globe/Miami, Mazatzal Mountains, New River Mesa, Pinal/Superstition Mountains and 5 more
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What is happening
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. Impacts: Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Where: A portion of south central Arizona, including the following areas, Apache Junction/Gold Canyon, Cave Creek/New River, Dripping...
What the bulletin says to do
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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of south central Arizona, including the following areas, Apache Junction/Gold Canyon, Cave Creek/New River, Dripping Springs, Fountain Hills/East Mesa, 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 this afternoon through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... Abundant moisture will combine with an incoming weather system to produce showers and thunderstorms from late afternoon through Wednesday night. Rainfall amounts of greater than 2 inches will be possible within the watch area. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Official revisions
- Alert
Flood Watch issued August 12 at 1:01AM MST until August 13 at 6:00AM 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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