Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 31 at 6:36PM MST until August 31 at 9:30PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 31, 2026 - 6:36pm
Expires:
August 31, 2026 - 9:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...North Central Yuma County in southwestern Arizona...
* WHEN...Until 930 PM MST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Some
low-water crossings may become impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 636 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1.25 and 1.75 inches of
rain have fallen.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Alamo Wash, Gravel Wash, Red Raven Wash, Tenmile Wash, Yaqui
Wash, Tyson Wash, Indian Wash, Hoodoo Wash and French Creek.
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...
Palm Canyon.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Yuma, AZ
Forcast Office:
NWS Phoenix AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov