Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 16 at 6:46PM MST until September 16 at 9:45PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 16, 2026 - 6:46pm
Expires:
September 16, 2026 - 9:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southern Graham County in southeastern Arizona...
Central Greenlee County in southeastern Arizona...
* WHEN...Until 945 PM MST.
* IMPACTS...Rises in small streams and normally dry washes. Some
low-water crossings may become impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 646 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.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Safford, Clifton, Thatcher, Solomon, Morenci, San Jose, Safford
Regional Airport, Roper Lake State Park, Pima, Central, Fort
Thomas, Swift Trail Junction, Frye Mesa Dam, Mount Graham, Fort
Grant, Bonita, Guthrie and Three Way.
- This includes the following highways...
Route 78 between mile markers 155 and 164. Route 191 between mile
markers 93 and 185. Route 75 between mile markers 397 and 398.
Route 70 between mile markers 305 and 366. Route 266 between mile
markers 105 and 126.
This includes the following Flash Flood Prone Locations...
Ward Canyon Rd.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
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