Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 31 at 2:03PM MST until August 31 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 31, 2026 - 2:03pm
Expires:
August 31, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is
expected.
* WHERE...Southwestern Cochise County in southeastern Arizona...
* WHEN...Until 500 PM MST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
River or stream flows are elevated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 203 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause small stream flooding. Between 0.5
and 1 inch of rain has fallen.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Babocomari River, San Pedro River and Slaughter House Wash.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Sierra Vista, Hereford, Fort Huachuca, Ramsey Canyon Preserve and
Coronado National Memorial.
- This includes Route 92 between mile markers 326 and 335.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.
Area Description:
Cochise, AZ
Forcast Office:
NWS Tucson AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov