Flash Flood Warning 182, NWS Phoenix, AZ

793 
WGUS75 KPSR 190418
FFSPSR

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
918 PM MST Thu Aug 18 2022

AZC012-013-027-190700-
/O.CON.KPSR.FF.W.0182.000000T0000Z-220819T0700Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
La Paz AZ-Maricopa AZ-Yuma AZ-
918 PM MST Thu Aug 18 2022

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT 
FOR MARICOPA, NORTHEASTERN YUMA AND EAST CENTRAL LA PAZ COUNTIES...

At 918 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy 
rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have 
fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
         flash flooding.

SOURCE...Radar.

IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
         urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  mainly rural areas of Maricopa, Northeastern Yuma and East Central 
  La Paz Counties

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3362 11357 3362 11349 3353 11343 3354 11336
      3343 11328 3337 11333 3335 11335 3335 11343

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE

$$

960 
WGUS75 KPSR 190546
FFSPSR

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
1046 PM MST Thu Aug 18 2022

AZC012-013-027-190556-
/O.CAN.KPSR.FF.W.0182.000000T0000Z-220819T0700Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
La Paz AZ-Maricopa AZ-Yuma AZ-
1046 PM MST Thu Aug 18 2022

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR MARICOPA, NORTHEASTERN YUMA 
AND EAST CENTRAL LA PAZ COUNTIES...

Flood waters have receded. The heavy rain has ended. Flooding is no 
longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed remaining 
road closures.

LAT...LON 3362 11357 3362 11349 3353 11343 3354 11336
      3343 11328 3337 11333 3335 11335 3335 11343

$$

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
454 PM MST Thu Aug 18 2022

.UPDATE...Updated Aviation Discussion.

.SYNOPSIS...
Temperatures will fall to slightly below normal today with scattered
afternoon thunderstorms moving off of the high terrain. For the
remainder of the week, deep Monsoon moisture will gradually increase
across the region with much improved chances for showers and
thunderstorms. Heavy rainfall and localized flooding are likely with
chances peaking Friday afternoon through Sunday morning.
Temperatures are also forecast to cool to well below normal with
highs across a good portion of the lower deserts falling into the
nineties by Friday and possibly the upper eighties by Saturday.
Temperatures warm to near 100 degrees for the rest of next week with
scattered storms over the higher terrain each day.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
High pressure over Arizona is quickly retreating as an upper level
trough is developing over the Great Basin and edging southeast.
Meanwhile the upper level low south of Arizona continues to slowly
travel westward. Visible satellite imagery shows mostly clear skies
from Phoenix and points west. Building instability across the higher
terrain of eastern and northern Arizona is apparent with increasing
cloud and shower coverage at this time. ACARS soundings continue to
show a very moist airmass with PWAT near 2". The wind profile is
improved over yesterday with easterly flow of 10-20 kts in the 800-
500 hPa layer and westerly flow above 250 hPa. MLCAPE of 500-1500
J/Kg is present with MUCAPE of 1500-3000 J/Kg. There is still a cap
near 850 hPa but this will continue to erode with daytime heating.

HREF guidance is handing the current progression so far, and
indicates that convective coverage will continue to increase across
the higher terrain into the afternoon. There is some variability in
the timing, intensity, and placement, but showers and thunderstorms
are possible across the lower deserts of Arizona with PoPs
increasing to 30-70% this evening with lower PoPs west of the
Colorado River. The corridor with the highest potential for
thunderstorms and the corresponding wind/dust threat appears to be
west of Phoenix and east of the Colorado River, with a secondary
corridor south and east of Phoenix. HREF shows that these areas will
see a 40-70% chance of winds in excess of 30 kts. Similar to
yesterday, storms will move from northeast to southwest and congeal
with time. An isolated flash flood producing storm is possible, but
quick storm motions and some residual dry air in the boundary layer
should keep that risk relatively low.

The forecast still appears to be on track for Friday and into the
weekend with a surge of anomalously deep monsoonal moisture and a
corresponding increase in the rain and flash flood threat. WPC has
maintained a moderate risk for flash flooding for much of south-
central Arizona for Friday into Saturday and again for portions of
Gila County on Saturday into Sunday. Compared to yesterday, models
have slightly tapered expectations for Friday into Saturday with the
ensemble mean precipitation dropping slightly and less individual
ensemble members showing extreme precipitation totals. However, the
ensemble mean has also ticked up Saturday into Sunday which may
ultimately prologue the rain threat. For now the Flood Watch remains
in effect from Friday late morning through Saturday night. It is
possible that this may need to be extended further into Sunday
morning.

In terms of the forecast analysis, it still looks like a trough will
set up to the northwest of the area with a jet streak well
positioned to induce upper level difluence over southern Arizona.
This, in conjunction with the closest approach of the upper level
low, will overlay copious moisture in the same location as the
enhance diffluence aloft. As a result, we still expect thunderstorms
with heavy rain to develop on Friday afternoon. There is some
indication of a 700 hPa convergence zone in the vicinity of Phoenix
at this time, which could focus rainfall into a narrow corridor
while other nearby areas see much less. This is the general picture
presented by the HREF guidance, but the individual members disagree
on the exact location and timing of the rainfall. Regardless, any
storms that do develop in this environment will have the potential
to produce very heavy rainfall and flash flooding. A secondary jet
streak will reinvigorate storm chances Saturday into Sunday, but
rainfall will probably focus more towards Gila County and points
east or south as the upper low to the south of Arizona will be
moving east by that time. Storm total accumulations may vary
considerably, as some areas could fail to see even a half inch of
rain while others could see two inches or more.

High temperatures will drop into the low 90s or upper 80s for
Saturday and Sunday before climbing back to near 100 F for much of
next week. NBM probability of reaching 100F at Phoenix will hover at
around 40-55% each day. With PWAT remaining elevated, mountain
showers and thunderstorms will be possible each day with a low risk
(15-30%) of impacting the valleys.

&&

.AVIATION...Updated 2354Z.

South-Central Arizona including KPHX, KIWA, KSDL, and KDVT:

Light westerly winds are expected to continue into the early evening
hours. Latest high-res model output continues to show thunderstorms
that are over the high terrain north and east of Phoenix to move
into the valley during the 02Z-03Z timeframe. Confidence remains low
in exact outflow directions given the potential for multiple
outflows from various directions. For now, have left an E to NE
outflow as suggested by several CAMs. Chances for outflows to exceed
30 kts climb to around 30-40% this evening. As outflows travel
through the Phoenix area, additional thunderstorm development will
be possible, which may lead to strong gusty erratic winds in
addition to blowing dust, lightning and locally heavy rainfall. We
may see SCT-BKN clouds dip down to around 7-8 kft with any
thunderstorms. T-storm activity is expected to move off to the
west/southwest by 05Z-06Z with lighter SHRA activity persisting for
a couple of hours thereafter. More typical easterly drainage winds
are expected to become established sometime after midnight,
persisting thru Friday morning. Winds then expected to once again
become westerly Friday afternoon with another good chance (40-60%)
of t-storms moving into the Phoenix area from the east/northeast by
Friday evening.

Southeast California/Southwest Arizona including KIPL and KBLH:

Winds at KIPL will mostly favor the E to SE through the period, with
some gusty E winds possible later tonight/early Friday morning. At
KBLH, winds will mostly favor the S outside of any thunderstorm
outflows. CAMs suggest a strong outflow coming from the N to NE this
evening and reaching KBLH. May see additional thunderstorm
development as this occurs near the terminal. Gusty erratic winds
along with blowing dust and lightning will be possible with
thunderstorms near KBLH. Chances for exceeding 30 kts climbs to
around 30-40% this evening. Expecting rather quiet conditions with
winds favoring a southerly direction at KBLH and a southeasterly
direction at KIPL during the day on Friday. Chances (30-40%) for t-
storms return to the KBLH Friday evening.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
Isolated shower and thunderstorm activity today will likely increase
and become scattered as storm chances and CWR ramp-up to 40-70% from
late afternoon and evening through Fri and Fri evening-night across
S-Cent AZ. Slight 10-30% storm chances for SW AZ and SE CA today
will also improve to 20-40% Fri. Very elevated moisture with min RH
values >30% today and >40% Fri with excellent overnight recovery of
>75-80%. Winds on average will be light, with the exception of any
thunderstorm outflows generating stronger gusts. Below normal highs
today fall to well below normal by tomorrow as upper level
disturbances with deep Monsoon moisture are expected to impact much
of AZ through the remainder of the week and into the weekend, likely
peaking Fri into Sat. This will provide even more widespread wetting
rains and cooler below, to well below normal highs across the area,
especially for S, SE, S-Cent and E AZ. Impacts from thunderstorm
activity will include locally strong winds, rounds of heavy rainfall
and localized flooding well into the weekend. Winds through the
majority of the period will remain light, with the exception of
nearby thunderstorms or thunderstorm outflow generating stronger
gusts.

&&

.PSR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
AZ...Flood Watch from Friday morning through Saturday evening for
     AZZ531-533>563.

CA...None.
&&

DISCUSSION...Hodges
AVIATION...Percha/Smith
FIRE WEATHER...Sawtelle

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PHOENIX AZ
546 PM MST THU AUG 18 2022

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0525 PM     TSTM WND GST     16 WNW SUNFLOWER        33.98N 111.71W
08/18/2022  M59 MPH          MARICOPA           AZ   MESONET

            MESONET STATION SRP19 16.2 NE CAREFREE
            (SRP).

&&

INIGUEZ

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
609 PM MST Thu Aug 18 2022

AZZ531-533-534-538>540-190200-
Aguila Valley AZ-Kofa AZ-Buckeye/Avondale AZ-Tonopah Desert AZ-
Gila Bend AZ-Central La Paz AZ-
609 PM MST Thu Aug 18 2022

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of east central La Paz,
northeastern Yuma and Maricopa Counties through 700 PM MST...

At 609 PM MST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Wenden to 22 miles west of Tonopah to 10
miles west of Palo Verde Nuclear Generation Station to near Painted
Rock Dam to near Buckeye. Movement was south at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Buckeye, Tonopah, Palo Verde, Salome, Wenden, Vicksburg, Palo Verde
Nuclear Generation Station, Sundad, Harcuvar, Hassayampa and
Arlington.

This includes the following highways...
AZ Interstate 10 between mile markers 44 and 118.
US Highway 60 between mile markers 41 and 73.
AZ Route 72 between mile markers 44 and 49.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3372 11388 3323 11343 3306 11313 3301 11290
      3325 11256 3354 11253 3355 11279 3359 11301
      3372 11316 3397 11344
TIME...MOT...LOC 0109Z 018DEG 12KT 3381 11359 3351 11333 3334 11303
3328 11279 3344 11259

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
630 PM MST Thu Aug 18 2022

AZZ537-540-542>544-546-548>553-555-190215-
Fountain Hills/East Mesa AZ-Northwest Pinal County AZ-
Southeast Valley/Queen Creek AZ-East Valley AZ-
Apache Junction/Gold Canyon AZ-Superior AZ-North Phoenix/Glendale AZ-
South Mountain/Ahwatukee AZ-Scottsdale/Paradise Valley AZ-
Buckeye/Avondale AZ-Central Phoenix AZ-Deer Valley AZ-
Northwest Valley AZ-
630 PM MST Thu Aug 18 2022

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of Maricopa and Pinal
Counties through 715 PM MST...

At 630 PM MST, Doppler radar was tracking outflow winds from strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from North Mountain Park to
Mesa Riverview Mall to Superstition Springs Mall to near San Tan
Valley to near Florence. Movement was west at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler, Glendale, Scottsdale, Gilbert, Tempe,
Peoria, Surprise, Avondale, Casa Grande, Apache Junction, El Mirage,
Florence, Paradise Valley, Coolidge, Tolleson, Youngtown, Waddell and
Laveen.

This includes the following highways...
AZ Interstate 10 between mile markers 129 and 195.
AZ Interstate 17 between mile markers 195 and 220.
AZ Route 51 between mile markers 1 and 15.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3352 11175 3348 11157 3333 11133 3311 11114
      3290 11145 3278 11159 3321 11204 3333 11225
      3361 11248 3377 11208
TIME...MOT...LOC 0130Z 069DEG 16KT 3357 11208 3344 11187 3339 11167
3320 11155 3299 11132

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
707 PM MST Thu Aug 18 2022

AZZ530-533-190300-
Parker Valley AZ-Central La Paz AZ-
707 PM MST Thu Aug 18 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of north central La Paz
and San Bernardino Counties through 800 PM MST...

At 707 PM MST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Parker, moving south at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Parker, Buckskin Mountain Park, Bouse and Poston.

This includes the following highways...
AZ Route 72 between mile markers 14 and 26.
AZ Route 95 between mile markers 122 and 146, between mile markers
148 and 154, and between mile markers 156 and 161.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3425 11401 3425 11390 3409 11369 3376 11440
      3411 11440 3414 11433 3417 11429 3417 11425
      3426 11415 3431 11413
TIME...MOT...LOC 0207Z 340DEG 14KT 3415 11424

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
709 PM MST Thu Aug 18 2022

AZZ531-533-536-538-539-190300-
Gila River Valley AZ-Kofa AZ-Tonopah Desert AZ-Gila Bend AZ-
Central La Paz AZ-
709 PM MST Thu Aug 18 2022

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of east central La Paz,
northeastern Yuma and Maricopa Counties through 800 PM MST...

At 709 PM MST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 10 miles south of Vicksburg Junction to 11
miles northwest of Sundad to 15 miles northwest of Gila Bend.
Movement was south at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Gila Bend, Vicksburg Junction, Sentinel, Paloma, Vicksburg, Palo
Verde Nuclear Generation Station, Sundad, Palm Canyon and Hyder.

This includes the following highways...
AZ Interstate 10 between mile markers 37 and 75.
AZ Interstate 8 between mile markers 84 and 114.
US Highway 60 between mile markers 39 and 51.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3328 11426 3286 11344 3281 11276 3334 11272
      3358 11332 3379 11380
TIME...MOT...LOC 0209Z 355DEG 25KT 3358 11372 3328 11339 3304 11294

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PHOENIX AZ
753 PM MST THU AUG 18 2022

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0735 PM     FLASH FLOOD      6 WSW CAVE CREEK        33.79N 112.05W
08/18/2022                   MARICOPA           AZ   PUBLIC

            VIDEO OF FLOODED ROADWAY (14TH ST SOUTH OF
            CAREFREE HIGHWAY) ON TWITTER.

&&

INIGUEZ