Highlights
- NWS Phoenix issued a Flash Flood Warning for Maricopa and Pinal counties effective 2:07 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. MST on Sept. 16.
- State Route 238 is closed due to flooding confirmed by local law enforcement after earlier thunderstorms.
- Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen; Estrella and Mobile are among affected locations.
- NWS urges drivers to turn around rather than attempt flooded roads, noting most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
FLASH FLOOD WARNING: The National Weather Service in Phoenix issued a Flash Flood Warning for Maricopa and Pinal counties from 2:07 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. MST Wednesday, with local law enforcement reporting State Route 238 closed due to active flooding from earlier thunderstorms.
Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen in the area. The NWS describes the hazard as life-threatening flash flooding affecting creeks, streams, urban areas, highways, streets, and underpasses. Locations specifically cited as experiencing flash flooding include Estrella and Mobile.
The warning source is law enforcement on the ground, not radar alone. The NWS advises drivers to turn around and not attempt flooded roadways, noting that most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
The warning expires at 3:45 p.m. MST; motorists should monitor NWS Phoenix for updates before traveling State Route 238.
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- api.weather.gov retrieved 16/09/2026 21:08
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