First published 10/11/2026, 5:18:15 AM UTC · Last updated 10/11/2026, 5:18:15 AM UTC

Flash Flood Warning issued October 10 at 10:01PM PDT until October 11 at 1:00AM PDT by NWS Phoenix AZ

A National Weather Service flash flood warning was in effect for southeastern Imperial County, California, until 1:00 AM PDT on October 11. The warning described life-threatening flash flooding as ongoing or expected shortly and urged people not to drive on flooded roads.

Illustrative image: Actor River Phoenix at 61st Academy Awards - Governor's Ball — Alan Light/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0

Why it matters

The warning calls for immediate caution around flooded roads and underpasses in the affected area.

Location

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters, travel-and-transportation

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 8/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 2/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 4/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 1/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 9/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Sources

Primary official sourceFlash Flood Warning issued October 10 at 10:01PM PDT until October 11 at 1:00AM PDT by NWS Phoenix AZ

Report an issue

Read our editorial process and corrections policy.