Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 29 at 1:59PM MST until September 29 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 29, 2026 - 1:59pm
Expires:
September 29, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is
expected.
* WHERE...South Central Pinal County in southeastern Arizona...
* WHEN...Until 500 PM MST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry washes. Some low-water
crossings may become impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 157 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause small stream flooding.
- McClellan Wash is the most likely place to experience minor
flooding. An automated stream gauge located at McClellan Wash and
the CAP Canal reported a stage of 11 feet. At 12 feet, flooding
is possible in Picacho and Eloy.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Picacho and Eloy.
- This includes the following highways...
Route 87 between mile markers 116 and 117. Interstate 10 between
mile markers 212 and 221.
- 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.
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:
Pinal, AZ
Forcast Office:
NWS Tucson AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov