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Flood Watch issued October 29 at 1:25AM MST until October 30 at 10:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ

1:25 AM — 12:15 PM

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall over saturated soils and waterways that flooded as recently as last week. * WHERE...Yavapai County and northern Gila County. * WHEN...From 10 AM MST Friday morning through 10 PM MST Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Flash flooding will be possible in creeks, normally dry washes, swimming holes, and over recently burned areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Another round of tropical moisture arrives in central Arizona Friday morning. Expect generalized accumulations of 0.50" to 1.00" of rainfall within the watch area, locally higher amounts of up to 2.00" possible in thunderstorms. - Additional information is available at weather.gov/flagstaff.

Flood Watch issued October 29 at 1:05AM MST until October 30 at 10:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

1:05 AM — 5:15 PM

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of south central Arizona, including the following areas, Dripping Springs, Globe/Miami, Mazatzal Mountains, Pinal/Superstition Mountains, San Carlos, Southeast Gila County, Superior and Tonto Basin. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Abundant moisture over the area will combine with an incoming weather system to provide for showers and thunderstorms on Friday, some of which are expected to produce moderate to heavy rainfall. Any strong thunderstorms will have the potential to produce rainfall rates as high as 1-2 inches per hour. Localized rainfall amounts of one to two inches are expected within the Watch area on Friday. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Watch issued October 29 at 1:05AM MST until October 30 at 6:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

1:05 AM — 5:15 PM

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of south central Arizona, including the following areas, Phoenix Metro, rural areas of Maricopa County, and West Pinal County. * WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Abundant moisture over the area will combine with an incoming weather system to provide for showers and thunderstorms on Friday, some of which are expected to produce moderate to heavy rainfall. Any strong thunderstorms will have the potential to produce rainfall rates as high as 1-2 inches per hour. Localized rainfall amounts of one to two inches are expected within the Watch area on Friday. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Overview

Tonto National Forest is Arizona's largest national forest, spanning 2.9 million acres of diverse terrain from Sonoran Desert at 1,300 feet to pine forests along the Mogollon Rim at 7,900 feet. The forest is currently OPEN with no fire restrictions as of September 5, 2025. However, there is a temporary emergency equestrian closure in effect along the Lower Salt River area (effective December 6, 2025) due to Vesicular Stomatitis Virus detected in Salt River horses—horses, mules, burros, and donkeys are prohibited in affected areas, but all other recreation remains open. The forest features eight wilderness areas, multiple recreation areas, exceptional camping options (dispersed and developed), world-class trails, and year-round recreation from lake beaches to cool pine forests. A Washington Fire Emergency Closure remains in effect in limited areas. Christmas tree permits are currently available. The forest offers outstanding opportunities for hiking, camping, OHV use, fishing, and scenic drives across its varied ecosystems.

Campgrounds

Airplane Flat Campground Apache Lake Boat Access Bagley Flat Campground Burnt Corral Campground C C C Tonto Nf Cave Creek Group Site Cholla Campground Christopher Creek Campground Colcord Ridge Campground Devils Canyon Campground Fraizer Horse Camp Frazier Group Campground Frazier Horse Campground Grapevine Campground Haigler Canyon Campground Horseshoe Houston Mesa Indian Point Campground Jones Water Campground Kellner Group Campground Larry Forbis Day Use Group Site Larry Forbis Overnight Group Site Lower Tonto Creek Mesquite Oak Flat Campground Pinal & Upper Pinal Campgrounds Pioneer Pass Campground Ponderosa

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