Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 30 at 6:48PM MST until August 30 at 8:45PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 30, 2026 - 6:48pm
Expires:
August 30, 2026 - 8:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Northwestern Pima County in southeastern Arizona...
Southwestern Pinal County in southeastern Arizona...
* WHEN...Until 845 PM MST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Some
low-water crossings may become impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 648 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.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Anegam Wash, Santa Rosa Wash and Sil Nakya Wash. Additional
rainfall amounts of 0.2 to 0.75 inches are expected over the
area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
North Komelik and Kohatk.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
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; Pinal, AZ
Forcast Office:
NWS Tucson AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov