Highlights
- NWS Phoenix issued and expired a Flash Flood Warning for Maricopa, AZ between 12:22 a.m. and 12:30 a.m. on Aug. 10.
- Heavy rain has ended and flooding no longer poses a significant threat, the agency said.
- Bender Wash along I-8 east of Gila Bend remains active; road closures are still in effect.
FLASH FLOOD WARNING: The National Weather Service in Phoenix issued a Flash Flood Warning for Maricopa, AZ at 12:22 a.m. Monday and allowed it to expire at 12:30 a.m. after conditions improved.
The agency said the heavy rain had ended and flooding was no longer expected to pose a significant threat. However, NWS noted that some washes remain running, specifically Bender Wash along I-8 east of Gila Bend. Drivers are asked to continue heeding any remaining road closures in the area.
The MCDOT Flooded Roadway Map tracks active closures across Maricopa County in real time.
Sources
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- api.weather.gov retrieved 10/08/2026 07:25
- Maricopa County retrieved 10/08/2026 07:25
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