Flood Warning — La Paz County, Arizona
Flooding is occurring or imminent along rivers, streams, or low-lying areas.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued August 13 at 12:10AM MST until August 13 at 6:15AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Central La Paz County in west central Arizona... * WHEN...Until 615 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1210 AM MST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is already occurring in the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Apache Wash, Colorado River, Tyson Wash, French Creek, Scaddan Wash, Plomosa Wash, Smith Wash, Poormans Wash, Cholla Wash, La and Kaiser Wash. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Quartzsite. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Effective August 13, 2026 at 3:10 AM ET · Expires August 13, 2026 at 9:15 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Phoenix AZ
Expires
August 13, 2026 at 9:15 AM ET
Last Checked
just now
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
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. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Warning mean for La Paz County, Arizona?
Flooding is occurring or imminent along rivers, streams, or low-lying areas.
Is this Flood Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (just now). It's set to expire August 13, 2026 at 9:15 AM ET.
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