Gila and Maricopa Counties, Arizona — The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Gila County in east central Arizona and Maricopa County in south central Arizona, in effect until 12:15 PM MST (1:15 PM CT) today, November 1.

What is happening:

Doppler radar showed thunderstorms dropping heavy rain across the warned area Sunday morning. Between half an inch and an inch and a quarter of rain has already fallen, and another quarter to half inch is possible. Flash flooding is already happening or expected to begin shortly.

Local impacts:

This is life-threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding can flood creeks and streams, city streets and highways, underpasses, and low-water crossings. In hilly terrain, hundreds of low-water crossings can turn dangerous fast in heavy rain.

What to do:

- Turn around, don't drown when you come to a flooded road. Most flood deaths happen in vehicles.

- Never try to cross a flooded road. Find another route.

- If you see water rising around you, get to higher ground immediately.

- Stay away from creeks, washes, and low-water crossings until the warning ends.

Source: National Weather Service, Phoenix, November 1, 2026.