Flood Watch

Locations Affected

Tortilla Flat, AZ ∙ Tonto National Monument, AZ ∙ Anthem, AZ ∙ Icehouse Canyon, AZ ∙ Saguaro Lake, AZ ∙ Christmas, AZ ∙ Queen Valley, AZ ∙ Miami, AZ ∙ Humboldt Mountain, AZ ∙ Six Shooter Canyon, AZ

Full Alert Message

Flood Watch National Weather Service Phoenix AZ 118 PM MST Tue Mar 21 2023 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * 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...Through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, washes, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Elevated flow will make some low-water crossings impassable and recreation dangerous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A storm system with very high moisture levels is impacting the area Today through Wednesday, with the heaviest rain expected Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning. The forecast storm total rainfall on average is likely to range between 1 and 2 inches, with locally higher amounts. The already saturated soils in addition to this rainfall will worsen the runoff situation. - 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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