First published Oct 30, 2026, 8:20:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 30, 2026, 8:20:15 AM UTC

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Flood Watch — NWS Phoenix AZ

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Flood Watch issued October 30 at 12:49AM MST until November 2 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

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NWS Phoenix issued a Flood Watch for possible flash flooding in south-central Arizona, including the Phoenix metro area and parts of Maricopa and Pinal counties. The watch is in effect from 6 AM through the afternoon of October 30.

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Affected location: South-central Arizona, including the Phoenix metropolitan area
The watch is in effect from 6 AM through the afternoon of October 30.

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The alert advises people in the affected area to monitor later forecasts and be prepared to act.

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Oct 30, 2026, 7:49 AM UTC
NWS Phoenix issued a Flood Watch for possible flash flooding in south-central Arizona, including the Phoenix metro area and parts of Maricopa and Pinal counties. The watch is in effect from 6 AM through the afternoon of October 30.
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