Flash Flood Warning issued November 1 at 8:01PM MST until November 2 at 12:00AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
- Level
- Severe (4/5) · CAP Severe
- Region
- North America
- Category
- Weather
- Source
- NWS / NOAA weather
The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
The Sand Stone burn scar in...
Maricopa County in south central Arizona...
* Until midnight MST.
* At 801 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain over the Sand Stone Burn Scar. Up to 1.25 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly. Excessive rainfall over the burn scar will result
in debris flow. The debris flow can consist of rock, mud,
vegetation and other loose materials.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding in and around the Sand Stone Burn Scar.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of areas in and around the
Sand Stone Burn Scar.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Round Valley and Sugarloaf Mountain.
This is a life threatening situation. Heavy rainfall will cause
extensive and severe flash flooding of creeks...streams...and ditches
in the Sand Stone Burn Scar. Severe debris flows can also be
anticipated across roads. Roads and driveways may be washed away in
places. If you encounter flood waters...climb to safety.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
- This month
- 1695th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days
Source: NWS / NOAA weather