Headline:
Flood Watch issued August 5 at 9:56PM MST until August 6 at 1:00AM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
August 5, 2026 - 9:56pm
Expires:
August 6, 2026 - 1:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible as several lines of thunderstorms continue to move to the
west northwest.
* WHERE...A portion of Southeast Arizona, including the following
areas, Baboquivari Mountains, Catalina and Rincon Mountains,
Dragoon and Mule and Huachuca and Santa Rita Mountains, Tohono
O'odham Nation, Tucson Metro Area, Upper San Pedro River Valley and
Upper Santa Cruz River Valley/Altar Valley.
* WHEN...Until 1 AM MST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Expect scattered thunderstorms beginning late this afternoon
through the evening. One inch per hour rainfall rates will be
likely across the watch area with three hour rainfall totals
approaching 3 inches in isolated areas.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
Area Description:
Tohono O'odham Nation including Sells; Upper Santa Cruz River and Altar Valleys including Nogales; Tucson Metro Area including Tucson/Green Valley/Marana/Vail; Upper San Pedro River Valley including Sierra Vista/Benson; Dragoon/Mule/Huachuca and Santa Rita Mountains including Bisbee/Canelo Hills/Madera Canyon; Santa Catalina and Rincon Mountains including Mount Lemmon/Summerhaven; Baboquivari Mountains including Kitt Peak
Forcast Office:
NWS Tucson AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov