Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 30 at 5:40PM MST until August 30 at 8:45PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 30, 2026 - 5:40pm
Expires:
August 30, 2026 - 8:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...North Central Pima County in southeastern Arizona...
* WHEN...Until 845 PM MST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 540 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 and 2 inches of rain have
fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Santa Rosa, Covered Wells, Palo Verde Stand, Ak Chin, Cababi, Sil
Nakya, San Luis - Sells District, San Luis, Rincon and Sikul
Himathk.
- This includes Route 86 between mile markers 90 and 97.
This includes the following Flash Flood Prone Locations...
Sil Nakya Wash at Route 34.
- 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:
Pima, AZ
Forcast Office:
NWS Tucson AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov