SUPERIOR; TONTO BASIN; MAZATZAL MOUNTAINS; PINA… — * 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...From Saturday evening through late Sunday night.
* 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... - Abundant moisture over the area will combine with an incoming weather system to provide for showers and thunderstorms starting Sunday, some of which are expected to produce moderate to heavy rainfall. Any strong thunderstorms will have the potential to produce rainfall rates as high as 1-2 inches per hour. Localized rainfall amounts of two to three inches are expected within the Watch area on Sunday. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Superior; Tonto Basin; Mazatzal Mountains; Pinal/Superstition Mountains; San Carlos; Dripping Springs; Globe/Miami; Southeast Gila County can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
Verified by Alert USA • NWS