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Flash Flood Emergency Expands in Central Arizona
Developing Story — Sunday, October 12, 2025 | 4:30 PM CT

CENTRAL ARIZONA UNDER FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY

A Flash Flood Emergency remains in effect for Central Arizona, with flooding intensifying across Pinal, Maricopa, and Gila Counties. The National Weather Service (NWS) Phoenix Office has described the event as a “particularly dangerous situation.”
As of late afternoon, new evacuation alerts and major highway closures have been issued as storms continue to train across the region.

🚨 NEW UPDATES FROM THE SCENE

• Queen Valley on pre-evacuation “SET” status due to rising creek levels; the Whitlow Creek crossing is now closed.
• U.S. 60 closed in both directions between Superior and Miami (mileposts 226–244) due to heavy flooding and debris flow.
• Flood Warnings extended for Gold Canyon, Queen Valley, and Florence Junction, with thunderstorms expected to persist through the evening.
• Roads underwater in Maricopa, with some floodwaters slowly receding while others remain impassable.
• Emergency responders continue to perform vehicle rescues across multiple counties.

🌧️ WIDENING FLOOD THREAT

Meteorologists link the flooding to tropical moisture from the remnants of Tropical Storm Priscilla, combining with a Pacific low to produce torrential rainfall.
The Washington Post and NWS Phoenix report isolated rainfall totals nearing five inches in some desert basins, with potential for additional accumulation overnight.

Flood Watches remain active across much of Arizona, and hydrologists warn that flood-prone washes and canyons may continue to rise even after rain tapers off.

⚠️ SAFETY REMINDERS

• Turn Around, Don’t Drown. Never attempt to cross flooded roadways.
• Move immediately to higher ground if you are in a flood-prone zone.
• Avoid washes, canyons, and underpasses.
• Monitor official updates via TNWWeather.com, NOAA Weather Radio, and local emergency alerts.
• Follow any evacuation orders issued by county authorities.

TNW COVERAGE CONTINUES

The TNW Breaking News Team and Weather Operations Division are tracking this evolving emergency from the Command Center in real time, coordinating with local officials for live radar, safety updates, and on-the-ground conditions.

Stay with TNWWeather.com and TNW News social platforms — including X, Threads, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook — for continuous coverage and live alerts throughout the night.

TNW Breaking News Team
Assignment Desk: Todd Nardone, Editor & General Manager, Breaking News Team

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