Highlights
- The National Weather Service in Phoenix issued a Flash Flood Warning for Maricopa County effective 7:34 p.m. MST July 13.
- Between 1 and 1.25 inches of rain have already fallen; up to 0.5 additional inches are possible before the warning expires at 9:30 p.m.
- Downtown Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Sky Harbor Airport, and Camelback Mountain are among the named locations expected to experience flash flooding.
- Motorists are warned not to drive through flooded roads; most flood deaths occur in vehicles, the NWS said.
<p>FLASH FLOOD WARNING: The National Weather Service in Phoenix issued a Flash Flood Warning for Maricopa County Monday evening, effective 7:34 p.m. MST and running until 9:30 p.m. MST July 13.</p> <p>Doppler radar confirmed thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area as of 7:34 p.m. Between 1 and 1.25 inches of rain had already fallen, according to the NWS alert, with up to 0.5 additional inches possible before the warning expires.</p> <p>The NWS identified flash flooding as ongoing or expected to begin shortly, with hazards including small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses, and other poor drainage and low-lying areas.</p> <p>Locations specifically named in the warning include <a href="/entity/downtown/">Downtown</a> Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Camelback Mountain, Piestewa Peak Park, Papago Park, Sky Harbor Airport, Downtown Phoenix, Tempe, and Tempe Marketplace.</p> <p>The Flood Control District of Maricopa County maintains a <a href="https://alert.fcd.maricopa.gov/alert/Google/v3/mcdot.html">real-time flooded roadway map</a> at its ALERT system dashboard for drivers monitoring conditions.</p> <p>The NWS advises motorists to turn around and not attempt to drive through flooded roads, noting that most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Extra caution is warranted after dark, when flood dangers are harder to recognize.</p> <p>The warning expires at 9:30 p.m. MST; check <a href="https://www.weather.gov/psr/">NWS Phoenix</a> for any extensions or additional alerts.</p>
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- api.weather.gov retrieved 14/07/2026 02:35
- Maricopa County retrieved 14/07/2026 02:35
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