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Flood Watch
ActiveAguila Valley; Northwest Valley; Tonopah Desert; Gila Bend; Buckeye/Avondale
Status
In Progress
Started about 5 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Future
Certainty
Possible
Details
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...South central Arizona, including the following areas, Maricopa, northern Pinal, and southern Gila counties including the Phoenix metropolitan area.
* WHEN...Through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A strong weather system moving through the region will bring widespread showers and scattered thunderstorms this morning before tapering off during the afternoon hours. Moderate to heavy rainfall with localized rainfall rates of up to one inch per hour will be possible this morning. Additional rainfall amounts of one to two inches are possible, particularly over higher terrain areas east of Phoenix. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
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.
Data from the National Weather Service
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