Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 30 at 6:46PM MST until August 30 at 9:45PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 30, 2026 - 6:46pm
Expires:
August 30, 2026 - 9:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...North Central Pima County in southeastern Arizona...
* WHEN...Until 945 PM MST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 646 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have
fallen.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Gu Achi Wash, Hickiwan Wash, Santa Rosa Wash, Quijotoa Wash,
Anegam Wash and San Simon Wash. Additional rainfall amounts of
0.5 to 0.75 inches are expected over the area. This additional
rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
San Simon, Vaya Chin and San Simon West.
- This includes Route 86 between mile markers 70 and 89.
- 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.
Area Description:
Pima, AZ
Forcast Office:
NWS Tucson AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov