Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 16 at 12:59PM MST until September 16 at 3:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 16, 2026 - 12:59pm
Expires:
September 16, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is
expected.
* WHERE...Central Pinal County in southeastern Arizona...
* WHEN...Until 300 PM MST.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous flows over low-water crossings. Some low-water
crossings may become impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1259 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause small stream flooding. Between 0.5
and 1.2 inches of rain have fallen.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Cactus Forest.
- This includes Route 79 between mile markers 112 and 128.
- 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:
Pinal, AZ
Forcast Office:
NWS Tucson AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov