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Areal Flood Watch — Kofa, AZ, Central La Paz, AZ, Gila Bend, AZ, Aguila Valley, AZ, Northwest Valley, AZ, Tonopah Desert, AZ, Buckeye/Avondale, AZ, West Pinal County, AZ, Sonoran Desert Natl Monument, AZ, Cave Creek/New River, AZ, Deer Valley, AZ, Central Phoenix, AZ, North Phoenix/Glendale, AZ, New River Mesa, AZ, Scottsdale/Paradise Valley, AZ, Rio Verde/Salt River, AZ, East Valley, AZ, Fountain Hills/East Mesa, AZ, South Mountain/Ahwatukee, AZ, Southeast Valley/Queen Creek, AZ, Superior, AZ, Northwest Pinal County, AZ, Apache Junction/Gold Canyon, AZ, Tonto Basin, AZ, Mazatzal Mountains, AZ, Pinal/Superstition Mountains, AZ, San Carlos, AZ, Dripping Springs, AZ, Globe/Miami, AZ, Southeast Gila County, AZ
Issued
2:00 p. m. CDT · lun., ago. 31 2026
Expires
10:00 p. m. CDT · lun., ago. 31 2026
Issuing Office
NWS KPSR

Affected Areas

Kofa, AZ Central La Paz, AZ Gila Bend, AZ Aguila Valley, AZ Northwest Valley, AZ Tonopah Desert, AZ Buckeye/Avondale, AZ West Pinal County, AZ Sonoran Desert Natl Monument, AZ Cave Creek/New River, AZ Deer Valley, AZ Central Phoenix, AZ North Phoenix/Glendale, AZ New River Mesa, AZ Scottsdale/Paradise Valley, AZ Rio Verde/Salt River, AZ East Valley, AZ Fountain Hills/East Mesa, AZ South Mountain/Ahwatukee, AZ Southeast Valley/Queen Creek, AZ Superior, AZ Northwest Pinal County, AZ Apache Junction/Gold Canyon, AZ Tonto Basin, AZ Mazatzal Mountains, AZ Pinal/Superstition Mountains, AZ San Carlos, AZ Dripping Springs, AZ Globe/Miami, AZ Southeast Gila County, AZ

Official Bulletin

561
WGUS65 KPSR 310713
FFAPSR

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
1213 AM MST Mon Aug 31 2026

.The environment will remain conducive for periods of showers and
thunderstorms through much of Monday, some of which will be capable
of producing moderate to heavy rainfall. Training of storms could
lead to an additional 1 to 2 inches of rainfall causing rapid run-off
and flooding of low-water crossings and low-lying areas.

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Kofa-Central La Paz-Gila Bend-
Including the cities of Gila Bend, Palm Canyon, Quartzsite, Harcuvar,
Vicksburg Junction, Brenda, Sentinel, Salome, and Vicksburg
1213 AM MST Mon Aug 31 2026

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM NOON MST TODAY THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Arizona, including
  the following areas, in south central Arizona, Gila Bend. In
  southwest Arizona, Central La Paz and Kofa.

* WHEN...From noon MST today through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Another round of showers and thunderstorms is likely during the
    afternoon and evening hours. Heavy rainfall will be possible
    which may cause localized flooding.
  - 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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Aguila Valley-Northwest Valley-Tonopah Desert-Buckeye/Avondale-
West Pinal County-Sonoran Desert Natl Monument-
Including the cities of Hassayampa, Kaka, Liberty, Circle City,
Wickenburg, Wittmann, Avondale, Tonopah, Aguila, Wintersburg, Sun
City West, Cashion, Beardsley, Arlington, Surprise, Gladden, and
Goodyear
1213 AM MST Mon Aug 31 2026

...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
  possible.

* WHERE...A portion of south central Arizona, including the following
  areas, Aguila Valley, Buckeye/Avondale, Northwest Valley, Sonoran
  Desert Natl Monument, Tonopah Desert and West Pinal County.

* 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...
  - Another round or two of showers and thunderstorms will be
    possible today. Heavy rainfall may lead to localized flooding.
  - 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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Cave Creek/New River-Deer Valley-Central Phoenix-North
Phoenix/Glendale-New River Mesa-Scottsdale/Paradise Valley-Rio
Verde/Salt River-East Valley-Fountain Hills/East Mesa-South
Mountain/Ahwatukee-Southeast Valley/Queen Creek-Superior-
Northwest Pinal County-Apache Junction/Gold Canyon-Tonto Basin-
Mazatzal Mountains-Pinal/Superstition Mountains-San Carlos-
Dripping Springs-Globe/Miami-Southeast Gila County-
Including the cities of Tempe, Tortilla Flat, Apache Junction, Globe,
Sunflower, Sun Lakes, San Carlos, Peridot, Cactus Forest, Chandler,
Gilbert, Superior, Coolidge, Winkelman, Phoenix, Punkin Center,
Miami, Paradise Valley, Queen Creek, Casa Grande, Mesa, Scottsdale,
Peoria, Hayden, Fountain Hills, and Florence
1213 AM MST Mon Aug 31 2026

...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST TODAY...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
  possible.

* WHERE...A portion of south central Arizona, including the following
  areas, Apache Junction/Gold Canyon, Cave Creek/New River, Central
  Phoenix, Deer Valley, Dripping Springs, East Valley, Fountain
  Hills/East Mesa, Globe/Miami, Mazatzal Mountains, New River Mesa,
  North Phoenix/Glendale, Northwest Pinal County, Pinal/Superstition
  Mountains, Rio Verde/Salt River, San Carlos, Scottsdale/Paradise
  Valley, South Mountain/Ahwatukee, Southeast Gila County, Southeast
  Valley/Queen Creek, Superior and Tonto Basin.

* WHEN...Until noon MST today.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Another round of showers and thunderstorms will be possible
    tonight through Monday morning. Heavy rainfall may lead to
    localized flooding.
  - 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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