The National Weather Service issued a Flood Watch for Scottsdale/Paradise Valley and a broad swath of south-central Arizona on August 30 at 7:35 p.m. MST. The alert covers multiple areas including the East Valley, North Phoenix/Glendale, Central Phoenix, Buckeye/Avondale, and numerous other communities across Maricopa and Pinal counties. Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible across the region.
The Flood Watch remains in effect until August 31 at 5:00 a.m. MST. Residents in affected areas should monitor weather conditions and avoid driving through flooded roadways. The alert applies to a large geographic area spanning from the Northwest Valley to Southeast Gila County.
Source: National Weather Service.
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