Flood warnings persist across Arizona after deadly weekend storms

Rain had eased across much of Arizona by November 3, but flood warnings remained active in the high country, the Four Corners region and parts of the Valley. Communities near the Little Colorado River, including Winslow and Sunrise, faced continued heavy rainfall and potential inundation during the day.

Authorities reported two fatalities in Flagstaff following weekend flooding, and the city declared an emergency on November 3. The state said seven counties and five tribes were affected by the historic rainfall, which led to evacuations and rescues. Gov. Katie Hobbs had declared a statewide emergency on November 2, and Maricopa County also declared an emergency to support recovery in unincorporated areas, including Rio Verde Foothills.

Flood alerts in the Valley could remain in place into Saturday, November 7, as water is discharged from Tempe Town Lake and additional reservoirs. Salt River Project releases were expected to exceed 400,000 gallons per second, increasing flows in the Verde and Salt River watersheds. County election officials said all voting sites were open on November 3.

Phoenix recorded 1.20 inches of rain at Sky Harbor on November 1, more than twice its usual monthly total of 0.57 inches. The forecast called for mostly sunny skies and highs near 78 on November 5, rising to about 80 on November 6, 81 on November 7 and 82 on November 8. A small chance of showers was expected in eastern Arizona on November 6, with breezy northeast winds.