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Flood Watch issued October 21 at 1:10PM MST until October 22 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

By National Weather Service Oct 21, 2026 | 1:10 PM

Issued: Wed Oct 21 | 1:10 PM

In effect for: Aguila Valley; Northwest Valley; Tonopah Desert; Buckeye/Avondale; Cave Creek/New River; Deer Valley; Central Phoenix; North Phoenix/Glendale; Scottsdale/Paradise Valley; East Valley; Fountain Hills/East Mesa; South Mountain/Ahwatukee; Southeast Valley/Queen Creek; Northwest Pinal County; West Pinal County; Apache Junction/Gold Canyon

Severe: Severe

Certainty: Possible

Urgency: Future

* 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 Thursday 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 widespread
thunderstorms through Thursday evening. Heavy rainfall with
localized rainfall rates upwards of 1 to 2 inches per hour will
be possible.
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