Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 29 at 9:38PM MST until August 30 at 9:30AM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 29, 2026 - 9:38pm
Expires:
August 30, 2026 - 9:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is
expected.
* WHERE...Central Pima County in southeastern Arizona...
* WHEN...Until 930 AM MST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry washes. Overflowing poor
drainage areas. Some low-water crossings may become impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 934 PM MST, gauge reports indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms fell in the middle and upper reaches of the Vamori
Wash this evening. This will cause small stream flooding. Rises
in the Vamori Wash could be sudden, but the flood wave will
slowly travel downstream.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
San Simon Wash, Hali Murk Wash, Chukut Kuk Wash, San Luis Wash
and Vamori Wash.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Santa Cruz and Kupk.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Remain alert for flooding even in locations not receiving rain.
Washes, streams, and rivers can become raging killer currents in a
matter of minutes, even from distant rainfall.
Area Description:
Pima, AZ
Forcast Office:
NWS Tucson AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov