Highlights
- NWS Phoenix issued and expired a Flood Advisory for Maricopa, AZ on July 16 within a nine-minute window.
- Heavy rain has ended and flooding is no longer expected, but road closures may still be in place.
- A separate Flood Watch remains in effect for part of south central Arizona until 5 a.m. MST Friday.
The National Weather Service in Phoenix issued a Flood Advisory for Maricopa, AZ at 9:36 p.m. MST on July 16, then allowed it to expire at 9:45 p.m. MST the same evening after heavy rain ended and flooding was no longer expected to pose a threat.
Residents were advised to continue heeding any remaining road closures despite the advisory's expiration. A broader Flood Watch remains in effect for a portion of south central Arizona, including the Maricopa area, until 5 a.m. MST Friday.
The MCDOT Flooded Roadway Map tracks active road closures tied to NWS warning areas across Maricopa County and is updated in real time.
The Flood Watch expires at 5 a.m. MST Friday.
Sources
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- api.weather.gov retrieved 17/07/2026 04:39
- Maricopa County retrieved 17/07/2026 04:39
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