Headline:
Flood Advisory issued May 5 at 10:24AM MST until May 5 at 1:30PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 5, 2025 - 10:24am
Expires:
May 5, 2025 - 1:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of south central Arizona, including the
following county, Maricopa.
* WHEN...Until 130 PM MST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is
imminent.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1024 AM MST, trained weather spotters reported heavy rain
in the advisory area due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is
ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Up to 1 inch of rain
has fallen.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Deadman Wash, Skunk Creek, New River and North Canyon Creek.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Phoenix and Glendale.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Maricopa, AZ
Forcast Office:
NWS Phoenix AZ