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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Issued: 9:52 PM Sep. 26, 2025 – National Weather Service
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR MARICOPA AND PINAL COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 300 PM MST... The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However, gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 700 PM MST for south central and southeastern Arizona. &&
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Issued: 9:51 PM Sep. 26, 2025 – National Weather Service
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR MARICOPA AND PINAL COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 300 PM MST... The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However, gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 700 PM MST for south central, southeastern and east central Arizona. &&
Flash Flood Warning
Issued: 9:45 PM Sep. 26, 2025 – National Weather Service
The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Maricopa County in south central Arizona... * Until 545 PM MST. * At 245 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 1 inch of rain has fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 inch in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Estrella. This includes AZ Route 238 between mile markers 15 and 24. This includes the following streams and drainages... West Prong Waterman Wash and Waterman Wash. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. && FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED; FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE; EXPECTED RAINFALL RATE...1 INCH IN 1 HOUR
Flash Flood Warning
Issued: 9:39 PM Sep. 26, 2025 – National Weather Service
The National Weather Service in Phoenix has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... Maricopa County in south central Arizona... * Until 500 PM MST. * At 239 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 inch in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Mesa, Scottsdale, Fountain Hills, Sugarloaf Mountain, Ballantine Trailhead, Round Valley, Sunflower, Sycamore Creek, Rio Verde, McDowell Mountain Park, Goldfield Ranch, Saguaro Lake, Salt River Tubing Recreation Area, Granite Reef Dam and Fort McDowell. This includes AZ Route 87 between mile markers 182 and 191. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. && FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED; FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE; EXPECTED RAINFALL RATE...1 INCH IN 1 HOUR
Flash Flood Warning
Issued: 9:12 PM Sep. 26, 2025 – National Weather Service
The National Weather Service in Phoenix has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... Maricopa County in south central Arizona... * Until 430 PM MST. * At 212 PM MST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Phoenix, Glendale, Peoria, Surprise, Avondale, Goodyear, Buckeye, El Mirage, Tolleson, Youngtown, Sun City West, Waddell, Sun City, Cashion, Wittmann, Circle City, New River, Litchfield Park, Surprise Stadium and Beardsley. This includes the following highways... AZ Route 101 between mile markers 10 and 17...and near mile marker 18. US Highway 60 between mile markers 125 and 134. AZ Route 74 between mile markers 10 and 19. AZ Interstate 17 between mile markers 222 and 227. AZ Interstate 10 between mile markers 124 and 133. AZ Route 303 between mile markers 105 and 114. This includes the following streams and drainages... Beardsley Canal, Cottonwood Creek, Agua Fria River, Deadman Wash, Salt River, Skunk Creek, Trilby Wash, Gila River, Cave Creek, Morgan City Wash, New River and North Canyon Creek. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. && FLASH FLOOD...RADAR AND GAUGE INDICATED; FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
Flash Flood Warning
Issued: 9:09 PM Sep. 26, 2025 – National Weather Service
The National Weather Service in Phoenix has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... Maricopa County in south central Arizona... * Until 430 PM MST. * At 209 PM MST, gauge reports indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Gauges reported. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Phoenix, Scottsdale, Fountain Hills, Paradise Valley, New River, Cave Creek, Carefree, Desert Ridge Marketplace, Scottsdale Airport, Deer Valley Airport, North Mountain Park, Desert Mountain, Piestewa Peak Park, Camelback Mountain, Metro Center, Downtown Scottsdale, Camp Creek, Salt River Indian Community, Arizona State Fairgrounds and Anthem. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. && FLASH FLOOD...GAUGE INDICATED; FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
Airport Weather Warning
Issued: 8:53 PM Sep. 26, 2025 – National Weather Service
...Airport Weather Warning for Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport until 400 PM MST for lightning.... .Wind Potential... Variable and erratic winds up to 35 knots. .Dust Potential... Not Expected Other Threats/Remarks... Lightning has been observed near and within 10 miles of the airport.
Flash Flood Warning
Issued: 8:43 PM Sep. 26, 2025 – National Weather Service
The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Maricopa County in south central Arizona... * Until 345 PM MST. * At 143 PM MST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 0.5 to 1 inch in 1 hour. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Surprise, Goodyear, Buckeye and Perryville. This includes AZ Interstate 10 between mile markers 113 and 122. This includes the following streams and drainages... Beardsley Canal, Hassayampa River, Wagner Wash and Gila River. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. && FLASH FLOOD...RADAR AND GAUGE INDICATED; FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE; EXPECTED RAINFALL RATE...0.5-1 INCH IN 1 HOUR
Flash Flood Warning
Issued: 7:53 PM Sep. 26, 2025 – National Weather Service
The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Maricopa County in south central Arizona... Pinal County in southeastern Arizona... * Until 400 PM MST. * At 1253 PM MST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler, Scottsdale, Gilbert, Tempe, Avondale, Goodyear, Buckeye, Apache Junction, Tolleson, Sun Lakes, Laveen, East Mesa, Gold Canyon, Queen Creek, Chandler Fashion Center Mall, Arizona Mills Mall, Arizona State University and South Mountain Park. This includes the following highways... AZ Route 87 between mile markers 156 and 165. AZ Route 202 near mile marker 1...and between mile markers 10 and 18. AZ Route 101 between mile markers 48 and 57. US Highway 60 between mile markers 173 and 182. AZ Interstate 17 between mile markers 195 and 200. AZ Interstate 10 between mile markers 145 and 148...and between mile markers 149 and 153. AZ Route 347 between mile markers 180 and 189. This includes the following streams and drainages... Indian Bend Wash, Salt River, Tortilla Creek, Barranca Creek, Waterman Wash, West Prong Waterman Wash, Queen Creek, Lum Wash, Agua Fria River, Enterprise Canal, First Water Creek, Barge Creek, La, Gila River, Rainbow Wash, Corgett Wash, Bulldog Wash and Lewis and Pranty Creek. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. && FLASH FLOOD...RADAR AND GAUGE INDICATED; FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
Flood Watch
Issued: 7:53 PM Sep. 26, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of south central Arizona, including the following areas, Buckeye/Avondale, Cave Creek/New River, Central Phoenix, Deer Valley, East Valley, North Phoenix/Glendale, Northwest Valley, Scottsdale/Paradise Valley, South Mountain/Ahwatukee and Southeast Valley/Queen Creek. * WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Increasing moisture ahead of an area of low pressure will promote scattered thunderstorm activity capable of producing heavy rainfall through this evening. Localized rainfall amounts of 1-2 inches are expected to occur, with potentially higher amount 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. &&
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Issued: 7:09 PM Sep. 26, 2025 – National Weather Service
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 621 IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MST THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN ARIZONA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES IN EAST CENTRAL ARIZONA GILA IN SOUTH CENTRAL ARIZONA MARICOPA IN SOUTHEAST ARIZONA PINAL THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF APACHE JUNCTION, CACTUS FOREST, CASA GRANDE, ELOY, FLORENCE, JAKES CORNER, KOHLS RANCH, MESA, PAYSON, PHOENIX, PUNKIN CENTER, RYE, STAR VALLEY, AND TONTO VILLAGE.
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