Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 3 at 6:50PM MST until September 3 at 9:45PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 3, 2026 - 6:50pm
Expires:
September 3, 2026 - 9:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is
expected.
* WHERE...Northwestern Cochise County in southeastern Arizona...
* WHEN...Until 945 PM MST.
* IMPACTS...Rises in small streams and normally dry washes. Some
low-water crossings may become impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 650 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause small stream flooding. Between 0.7
and 1.3 inches of rain have fallen.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Muleshoe Ranch Preserve.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
Area Description:
Cochise, AZ
Forcast Office:
NWS Tucson AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov