Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 16 at 8:09AM MST until September 16 at 11:15AM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 16, 2026 - 8:09am
Expires:
September 16, 2026 - 11:15am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southeastern Graham County in southeastern Arizona...
Central Greenlee County in southeastern Arizona...
* WHEN...Until 1115 AM MST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry washes. Some low-water
crossings may become impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 807 AM MST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area.
- Additional heavy rainfall is possible across this area through
the day. Remain alert for additional statements or possible
warnings. A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect until 11 PM MST
this evening.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Safford, Clifton, Thatcher, Solomon, Morenci, San Jose, Safford
Regional Airport, Roper Lake State Park, Pima, Central, Swift
Trail Junction, Guthrie, Frye Mesa Dam, Three Way and Mount
Graham.
- This includes the following highways...
Route 78 near mile marker 155. Route 191 between mile markers 99
and 183...and near mile marker 185. Route 75 near mile marker
398. Route 70 between mile markers 327 and 368. Route 266 between
mile markers 105 and 109...and between mile markers 114 and 116.
This includes the following Flash Flood Prone Locations...
Ward Canyon Rd.
- 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:
Graham, AZ; Greenlee, AZ
Forcast Office:
NWS Tucson AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov