Key facts
- Alert
- Flash Flood Warning (severe)
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Phoenix AZ
- Areas
- Maricopa, AZ
- Places
- Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Piestewa Peak Park, Camelback Mountain, Arizona State Fairgrounds
- In effect
- until 10:45 PM MST, Oct 30, 2026
- Damage threat
- Considerable
- Detection
- Observed
What the National Weather Service says
“Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads.”
NWS Phoenix AZ, Flash Flood Warning, 9:10 PM MST Oct 30, 2026 · official alert
“Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.”
NWS Phoenix AZ, Flash Flood Warning, 9:10 PM MST Oct 30, 2026 · official alert
“Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.”
NWS Phoenix AZ, Flash Flood Warning, 9:10 PM MST Oct 30, 2026 · official alert
What to do
Do not drive into flooded roads. The National Weather Service says to turn around, don't drown. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Be extra careful at night, when it is harder to see flood dangers. Stay aware of your surroundings and never drive around barricades.
If you can, move to higher ground. Just 6 inches of moving water can knock you down, and 1 foot of moving water can sweep a vehicle away.
Stay away from creeks, streams, underpasses and low-lying streets while the warning is in effect.
Context
Maricopa County has 2643 flood insurance claims on record from 1978 to 2026, as of 2026-09-09. That count covers only homes with flood insurance, so it understates total flood losses.
FEMA has made one past flood disaster declaration for the county that appears in this record: number 4203, for severe storms and flooding, dated 2014-11-05.
Updates
- The National Weather Service updated the flash flood warning; it remains in effect until 10:45 PM MST.
- NWS Phoenix AZ issued the flash flood warning until 10:45 PM MST.
History here
Maricopa County: 2643 flood insurance claims in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program records since 1978, most recent 2026.
Maricopa County: recent federal disaster declarations
- DR-4203 (2014): severe storms and flooding
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Questions
- Is there a flash flood warning in Phoenix, Arizona right now?
- Yes. The National Weather Service in Phoenix issued a Flash Flood Warning for Maricopa County at 7:50 PM MST on Friday, October 30, 2026. It lasts until 10:45 PM MST.
- How much rain has fallen in the warned area?
- Between 0.75 and 2.25 inches of rain have fallen. Another 0.25 to 1 inch is possible in the warned area.
- Which places are expected to see flash flooding?
- The warning names Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Piestewa Peak Park, Camelback Mountain and Arizona State Fairgrounds. Local law enforcement reported multiple water rescues within the warned area.
Sources
- NWS Phoenix AZ: Flash Flood Warning, Oct 30, 2026 weather.gov
- FEMA OpenFEMA: NFIP claims and disaster declarations fema.gov
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