Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 12 at 3:06PM MST until September 12 at 6:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 12, 2026 - 3:06pm
Expires:
September 12, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is
expected.
* WHERE...North Central Pima County in southeastern Arizona...
* WHEN...Until 600 PM MST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 304 PM MST, local law enforcement reported areas of flooding
from earlier heavy rainfall in the Picture Rocks area. This
includes flooding along roads such as Sandario Road and Manville
Road. Small stream flooding in this area will continue through
the late afternoon.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Blanco Wash, Santa Cruz River, Cocio Wash, Robles Wash, Los and
Brawley Wash. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional
rainfall is expected.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Marana, Avra Valley, Saguaro National Park West, Tucson Estates,
Tucson Mountain Park and Picture Rocks.
- This includes the following Flash Flood Prone Locations...
Manville Rd at Brawley Wash and Twin Peaks Rd between Sanders and
Sandario.
- 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
Forcast Office:
NWS Tucson AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov