Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 21 at 3:02PM MST until August 21 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 3:02pm
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is
expected.
* WHERE...South Central Pima County in southeastern Arizona, mainly
along Highway 286 between Three Points and Arivaca Road...
* WHEN...Until 500 PM MST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry washes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 302 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause small stream flooding. Between
0.75 and 1.75 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Mainly rural areas of South Central Pima County along Highway 286
between Three Points and Arivaca Road.
- This includes Route 286 between mile markers 18 and 34.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Pima, AZ
Forcast Office:
NWS Tucson AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov