Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 12 at 11:38AM MST until September 12 at 2:30PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 12, 2026 - 11:38am
Expires:
September 12, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is
expected.
* WHERE...North Central Pima County in southeastern Arizona...
South Central Pinal County in southeastern Arizona...
* WHEN...Until 230 PM MST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1138 AM MST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms extending from Red Rock to Silver Bell. This will
cause small stream flooding. Between 0.75 and 1.5 inches of rain
have fallen.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Tiro Wash, El, Blanco Wash, Santa Cruz River, Mammoth Wash, Guild
Wash, Aguirre Wash, House Wash, Cocio Wash, Robles Wash, Los,
Brawley Wash and Viopuli Wash.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Marana, Avra Valley, Pinal Airpark, Picture Rocks, Red Rock and
Silver Bell.
- This includes Interstate 10 between mile markers 223 and 236.
This includes the following Flash Flood Prone Locations...
Sasco Rd at Santa Cruz Wash and Park Link Dr between I-10 and HWY
79.
- 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.
Area Description:
Pima, AZ; Pinal, AZ
Forcast Office:
NWS Tucson AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov