Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 11 at 4:08PM MST until September 11 at 7:15PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 11, 2026 - 4:08pm
Expires:
September 11, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...East Central Pima County in southeastern Arizona...
North Central Santa Cruz County in southeastern Arizona...
* WHEN...Until 715 PM MST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 408 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has
fallen.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Peitas Wash, Josephine Canyon, Sopori Wash, Santa Cruz River,
Saucito Wash, Demetrie Wash and Old Junction Wash. Additional
rainfall amounts of 0.25 to 0.5 inches are expected over the
area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Green Valley, Tubac, Amado and Arivaca Junction.
- This includes Interstate 19 between mile markers 23 and 36.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Remain alert for flooding even in locations not receiving rain.
Washes, streams, and rivers can become raging killer currents in a
matter of minutes, even from distant rainfall.
Area Description:
Pima, AZ; Santa Cruz, AZ
Forcast Office:
NWS Tucson AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov