Flood Watch Extended for South Central Arizona Through Late Sunday Night
The National Weather Service has extended the Flood Watch for parts of south central Arizona, now in effect from Sunday evening through late Sunday night.
4 reports on this incident · first at Aug 30, 2026, 2:40 a.m. ET
Earlier reports
Aug 30, 2026, 2:50 a.m. ET
Flood Watch Issued for South Central Arizona
The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a Flood Watch for portions of south central Arizona, effective from 6:00 p.m. Sunday, August 30, 2026, through 5:00 a.m. Monday, August 31, 2026. The watch covers areas including Apache Junction/Gold Canyon, Dripping Springs, Globe/Miami, Northwest Pinal County, Pinal/Superstition Mountains, San Carlos, Sonoran Desert National Monument, Southeast Gila County, Superior, and West Pinal County.
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible, with excessive runoff potentially leading to flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Residents in flood-prone areas should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Aug 30, 2026, 2:45 a.m. ET
Flood Watch Issued for South Central Arizona, Including Superior and West Pinal County
The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a Flood Watch for portions of south central Arizona, effective from 6 p.m. Sunday, August 30, through 5 a.m. Monday, August 31. The watch covers areas including Apache Junction/Gold Canyon, Globe/Miami, San Carlos, Superior, and West Pinal County, among others.
Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall 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 should flooding develop, and monitor later forecasts for possible Flood Warnings.
Aug 30, 2026, 2:40 a.m. ETFirst report
Flood Watch Issued for South Central Arizona
The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a Flood Watch for portions of south central Arizona, effective from 6:00 p.m. Sunday, August 30, 2026, through 5:00 a.m. Monday, August 31, 2026. The watch covers areas including Apache Junction/Gold Canyon, Dripping Springs, Globe/Miami, Northwest Pinal County, Pinal/Superstition Mountains, San Carlos, Sonoran Desert National Monument, Southeast Gila County, Superior, and West Pinal County.
According to the National Weather Service, 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. 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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