# HEADLINE
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FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON
# DETAILS
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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 evening 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, particularly from Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon. 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 12:14 PM MST
ISSUED BY
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
HEADER
Flood Watch
# PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
# AREAS AFFECTED
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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, Chandler, Scottsdale, Tempe, Sun Lakes, Beardsley, Wintersburg, Liberty, Surprise, Circle City, Paradise Valley, Tonopah, Sun City West, Gilbert, Florence, Wickenburg, Goodyear, Casa Grande, Gladden, Arlington, Cashion, Avondale, Peoria, Mesa, Fountain Hills, Coolidge, Queen Creek, Apache Junction, Aguila, Maricopa, Wittmann, and Hassayampa
