Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 31 at 8:11AM MST until August 31 at 11:15AM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 31, 2026 - 8:11am
Expires:
August 31, 2026 - 11:15am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...South Central Pima County in southeastern Arizona...
* WHEN...Until 1115 AM MST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 811 AM MST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1.2 inches of rain
have fallen.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Bailey Wash, Moras Wash, Las, San Luis Wash, Placeritos Wash,
Sabino Wash, Sikul Himatk Wash, Chutum Vaya Wash, Alambre Wash,
Thomas Canyon Wash, Ali Molina Wash, Puertocito Wash, Baboquivari
Wash, San Vicente Wash, Gu Oidak Wash, Pan Wash, Ko Vaya Wash,
Solano Wash, Big Wash, San Juan Wash, Comobabi Wash, Vamori Wash,
Sells Wash, Fresnal Wash, Altar Wash, Fresno Wash, Mulberry Wash,
Murk Kui Wash, Chukut Kuk Wash, Topawa Wash, Pan Tak Wash and
Anegan Wash. 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...
Sells, Topawa, San Miguel, San Isidro, Kitt Peak, Ali Chukson, Gu
Oidak, Vamori, South Komelik, Cowlic, Fresnal, Choulic, Newfield,
Coldfields, No:ligk, South Comobabi, Comobabi, Cababi, Fresnal
Canyon and Artesia.
- This includes Route 86 between mile markers 102 and 130.
This includes the following Flash Flood Prone Locations...
Indian Route 19 south of Topawa and Indian Route 20 at Cowlic.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Pima, AZ
Forcast Office:
NWS Tucson AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov