Weather Alerts For Anthem, AZ

# HEADLINE -------------------- FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON # DETAILS -------------------- WHAT Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. WHERE A portion of south central Arizona, including the following areas, Aguila Valley, Apache Junction/Gold Canyon, Buckeye/Avondale, Cave Creek/New River, Central Phoenix, Deer Valley, East Valley, Fountain Hills/East Mesa, North Phoenix/Glendale, Northwest Pinal County, Northwest Valley, Scottsdale/Paradise Valley, South Mountain/Ahwatukee, Southeast Valley/Queen Creek, Tonopah Desert and West Pinal County. WHEN From Wednesday afternoon through Thursday afternoon. IMPACTS Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. ADDITIONAL DETAILS - A strong weather system affecting the region will bring widespread showers and thunderstorms from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday evening. Moderate to heavy rainfall with localized rainfall rates upwards of 1 to 2 inches per hour will be possible at times. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood ISSUED AT Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 11:43 PM MST ISSUED BY National Weather Service Phoenix AZ HEADER URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED | Flood Watch # PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -------------------- You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Cave Creek/New River, Aguila Valley, Apache Junction/Gold Canyon, Buckeye/Avondale, Central Phoenix, Deer Valley, East Valley, Fountain Hills/East Mesa, North Phoenix/Glendale, Northwest Pinal County, Northwest Valley, Scottsdale/Paradise Valley, South Mountain/Ahwatukee, Southeast Valley/Queen Creek, Tonopah Desert, West Pinal County Including the cities of Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Gladden, Mesa, Chandler, Wickenburg, Surprise, Arlington, Tempe, Apache Junction, Aguila, Goodyear, Maricopa, Peoria, Circle City, Beardsley, Scottsdale, Hassayampa, Queen Creek, Wintersburg, Avondale, Sun City West, Coolidge, Casa Grande, Sun Lakes, Fountain Hills, Cashion, Wittmann, Florence, Gilbert, Liberty, and Tonopah

Closest strike: 0.13 miles Stay Alert! Remain in a safe area until there has been no lightning within 10 miles of this location for 30 minutes. Please be aware that lightning activity can remain high even when a storm is moving away from your location. Even if rain has stopped, do not leave your safe area until WeatherBug indicates that lightning is more than 10 miles away from this selected location. IF OUTDOORS Avoid water, high ground, and open spaces. Avoid all metal objects including electric wires, fences, and machinery. Find a safe area in a building or in a fully enclosed vehicle with the windows completely shut. Unsafe places include underneath canopies, small picnic or rain shelters, convertibles, or near trees. IF INDOORS Avoid water and stay away from doors and windows. Avoid using a hard line telephone. Take off headphones. Turn off, unplug, and stay away from appliances, computers, power tools, and TV sets. Lightning may strike exterior electric and phone lines, inducing shocks to inside equipment.