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Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued October 21 at 1:10PM MST until October 22 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

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What is happening

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of south central Arizona, including the following areas, Globe/Miami, Mazatzal Mountains, Pinal/Superstition Mountains, Rio Verde/Salt River, San Carlos, Superior and Tonto Basin. * WHEN...Through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A strong weather disturbance will support widespread thunderstorms through Thursday evening. Heavy rainfall with localized rainfall rates upwards of 1 to 2 inches per hour will be possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Official instructions

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

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