Severe Flood ● Closed
Flood Watch issued September 16 at 12:45AM MST until September 16 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ, United States of America
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* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall will be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of southwest Arizona, including the following
areas, Central La Paz, Gila River Valley and Kofa.
* WHEN...From 11 AM MST this morning through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, normally dry washes, and other low-lying and
flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- The combination of abundant moisture, afternoon heating, and a
weather system moving into the region will support showers and
thunderstorms today through this evening. Moderate to heavy
rainfall with rainfall rates in excess of 1-2 inches per hour is
expected with most storms and storms may train over the same
areas leading to high rainfall accumulations.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Measurements
| Coordinates | 39.9645, -100.8105 |
|---|---|
| Region | Kofa; Central La Paz; Gila River Valley |
| Location Precision | country |
| Issuing Authority | United States of America — us-noaa-nws-en |
| Cap Urgency | Future |
| Cap Certainty | Possible |
| Cap Expires | 2026-09-16T15:00:00-07:00 |
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Area as the agency stated it: Kofa; Central La Paz; Gila River Valley
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