Flood Warning for Maricopa County, Arizona

Ended at 3:45 PM MST.

Issued by the National Weather Service in Phoenix at 12:50 PM MST, Sunday, November 1, 2026.

Places in the warning: Wickenburg.

The Weather Service's text

WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

WHERE...Maricopa County in south central Arizona...

WHEN...Until 345 PM MST.

IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is occurring. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1250 PM MST, gauge reports indicated heavy rain. Flooding is already occurring in the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Wickenburg and Morristown. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to 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.

Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.