Highlights
- NWS Phoenix issued a Flood Advisory for Maricopa County effective 10:03 p.m. MST July 16 through midnight July 17.
- Scottsdale and Desert Ridge Marketplace are among named locations expected to experience flooding.
- Between 0.25 and 0.75 inches of rain had already fallen by 10:03 p.m., with an additional 0.25 to 0.75 inches forecast.
- Residents are warned not to drive on flooded roads; most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
FLOOD ADVISORY: The National Weather Service in Phoenix issued a Flood Advisory for Maricopa County at 10:03 p.m. MST Thursday, July 16, running until midnight MST, according to the NWS alert.
The advisory covers south central Arizona, with minor flooding expected in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos are anticipated, along with ponding of water in urban areas. Named locations expected to experience flooding include Scottsdale and Desert Ridge Marketplace.
Doppler radar and automated rain gauges at 10:03 p.m. confirmed heavy rain from thunderstorms. Between 0.25 and 0.75 inches of rain had already fallen across the advisory area, with an additional 0.25 to 0.75 inches expected. Affected drainages include Verde River, Cave Creek, and Apache Wash.
NWS urges drivers not to enter flooded roadways. Caution is especially warranted after dark, when flood dangers are harder to assess.
The advisory expires at midnight MST tonight.
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- api.weather.gov retrieved 17/07/2026 05:04
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