Flash Flood Warning Issued for Gila County, AZ

Source: NOAA · Gila County, Arizona

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NWS Phoenix has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Gila County in east central Arizona until 11:45 PM MST due to thunderstorms producing heavy rain.

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Record type
Flash Flood Warning
Affected area
Gila County, Arizona
Issued
August 30, 2026
Issuing authority
NWS Phoenix AZ

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Alert Details

Flash Flood Warning issued by NWS Phoenix AZ. Effective from 2026-08-29T20:47:00-07:00 until 2026-08-29T23:45:00-07:00. Severity: Severe. Urgency: Immediate. Certainty: Likely.

Affected Areas

Gila County in east central Arizona. Locations that will experience flash flooding include Globe, Miami, Central Heights-Midland City, Claypool and Cutter.

What You Should Do

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Expected Conditions

At 8:47 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Hazard: Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

Timeline

Alert effective August 29 at 8:47 PM MST until August 29 at 11:45 PM MST.

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NWS Phoenix has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Gila County in east central Arizona until 11:45 PM MST due to thunderstorms producing heavy rain.
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This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
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This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
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