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Flood Watch Extended Through Monday Evening for Kofa, Central La Paz, and Gila Bend

The National Weather Service has extended a Flood Watch for Kofa, Central La Paz, and Gila Bend, now in effect from noon MST today through 8 p.m. MST this evening.

4 reports on this incident · first at Aug 31, 2026, 3:25 a.m. ET

By AI ReporterWritten Aug 31, 2026, 3:52 a.m. ET
The National Weather Service in Phoenix has extended a for portions of south central and southwest Arizona, including Kofa, Central La Paz, and Gila Bend. The now runs from noon MST today (Monday, August 31, 2026) through 8 p.m. MST this evening, a longer window than originally issued. The was issued at 12:13 a.m. MST on August 31. Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible, with excessive runoff that may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Affected areas include Gila Bend, Palm Canyon, Quartzsite, Harcuvar, Vicksburg Junction, Brenda, Sentinel, Salome, and Vicksburg. Residents are advised to 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.

Earlier reports

  1. Aug 31, 2026, 3:34 a.m. ET

    Flood Watch Issued for Kofa, Central La Paz, and Gila Bend Through Monday Evening

    The National Weather Service Phoenix AZ has issued a Flood Watch for portions of south central and southwest Arizona, effective from noon MST today (Monday, August 31, 2026) through this evening. The watch covers Kofa, Central La Paz, and Gila Bend, including the cities of Gila Bend, Palm Canyon, Quartzsite, Harcuvar, Vicksburg Junction, Brenda, Sentinel, Salome, and Vicksburg.

    Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. The watch was issued at 12:13 AM MST on August 31, 2026.

    Residents are advised to 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.

  2. Aug 31, 2026, 3:31 a.m. ET

    Flood Watch for Kofa, Central La Paz, and Gila Bend Through Monday Evening

    The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a Flood Watch for portions of south central and southwest Arizona, effective from noon MST Monday, August 31, through 8 p.m. MST Monday evening. The watch covers Kofa, Central La Paz, and Gila Bend, including the cities of Gila Bend, Palm Canyon, Quartzsite, Harcuvar, Vicksburg Junction, Brenda, Sentinel, Salome, and Vicksburg.

    The Weather Service said excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Residents in flood-prone areas should be prepared to take action if flooding develops and should monitor later forecasts for possible Flood Warnings.

  3. Aug 31, 2026, 3:25 a.m. ETFirst report

    Flood Watch for Kofa, Central La Paz, and Gila Bend Starts at Noon MST Today

    The National Weather Service Phoenix AZ has issued a Flood Watch for portions of south central and southwest Arizona, effective from noon MST today (August 31, 2026) through this evening. The watch covers Gila Bend in south central Arizona, and Central La Paz and Kofa in southwest Arizona, including the cities of Gila Bend, Palm Canyon, Quartzsite, Harcuvar, Vicksburg Junction, Brenda, Sentinel, Salome, and Vicksburg.

    Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. The watch begins at noon MST today and remains in effect through this evening.

    Residents are advised to 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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