Flood Watch Issued for Portions of South Central Arizona
The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a Flood Watch for portions of south central Arizona, in effect from August 29 at 11:34 PM MST until August 30 at 5:00 AM MST. Excessive rainfall from scattered thunderstorms may lead to localized flooding in low-lying areas.
The National Weather Service (NWS) Phoenix office issued the Flood Watch on August 29 at 11:34 PM MST, with the alert remaining active until August 30 at 5:00 AM MST. According to the NWS, ample atmospheric moisture and instability are combining with a weather system over the western portions of the region, creating conditions that promote scattered thunderstorms capable of producing heavy rainfall.
Meteorologists warn that the training of these storms could lead to localized rainfall amounts exceeding two inches within the watch area. The primary concern is excessive runoff, which could cause flooding in rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying or flood-prone locations.
The watch encompasses a wide section of south central Arizona. The affected areas include Aguila Valley, Buckeye/Avondale, Cave Creek/New River, Central Phoenix, Deer Valley, East Valley, Fountain Hills/East Mesa, Mazatzal Mountains, New River Mesa, North Phoenix/Glendale, Northwest Valley, Rio Verde/Salt River, Scottsdale/Paradise Valley, South Mountain/Ahwatukee, Southeast Valley/Queen Creek, Tonopah Desert, and Tonto Basin.