Flood Watch

Locations Affected

Glendale, AZ ∙ Mesa, AZ ∙ Chandler, AZ ∙ Scottsdale, AZ ∙ Gilbert, AZ ∙ Phoenix, AZ ∙ Tempe, AZ ∙ Peoria, AZ ∙ Surprise, AZ ∙ Goodyear, AZ

Full Alert Message

Flood Watch National Weather Service Phoenix AZ 1235 AM MST Thu Oct 22 2026 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of south central Arizona, including the following areas, Aguila Valley, Tonopah Desert, northern Pinal County, and the entire Phoenix metropolitan area. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A strong weather disturbance will support scattered thunderstorms through this afternoon. Heavy rainfall with localized rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour will remain possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

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