Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 3 at 4:07PM MST until September 3 at 5:30PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 3, 2026 - 4:07pm
Expires:
September 3, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall
continues.
* WHERE...Southeastern Pima County in southeastern Arizona...
* WHEN...Until 530 PM MST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Dangerous flows over low-water crossings.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 407 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain fell due to
thunderstorms. This will cause small stream flooding. Between 1
and 1.8 inches of rain have fallen.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Little Thomas Wash, Puertocito Wash, Champurrado Wash, Thomas
Canyon Wash, Bolas Blancas Wash, Altar Wash, Sopori Wash, Seco,
Arroyo, Guijas Wash, Las, Arivaca Creek and Peitas Wash.
Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is
expected.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Mainly rural areas of Southeastern Pima County north of Arivaca
and along and north of Arivaca Rd.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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