What the flood warning means for Arizona
The National Weather Service has a flood warning in effect for 2 areas of Arizona, lasting until Tuesday, October 13 at 8:00 AM MST.
Key points
- Flood Warning for 2 areas of Arizona
- In effect until Tue 8:00 AM
- Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads.
The National Weather Service has a flood warning in effect for 2 areas of Arizona, lasting until Tuesday, October 13 at 8:00 AM MST.
Under a warning, the danger is occurring or imminent: this is the time to act, not just to prepare.
The forecasters' summary: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
Areas affected
Gila, AZ, Yavapai and AZ.
Timing
- Starts: Tuesday, October 13 at 1:31 AM MST
- Ends: Tuesday, October 13 at 8:00 AM MST
- Severity: severe
- Issued by: National Weather Service offices in Flagstaff AZ
What to do
The National Weather Service advises: "Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles."
Alerts can be extended, upgraded or cancelled at short notice; check the National Weather Service or local officials for the latest. Information from the National Weather Service. Generated automatically.
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