Headline:
Flood Watch issued August 11 at 2:59AM MST until August 11 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
August 11, 2026 - 2:59am
Expires:
August 11, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of Southeast Arizona, including the following
areas, Catalina and Rincon Mountains, Chiricahua Mountains, Dragoon
and Mule and Huachuca and Santa Rita Mountains, Eastern Cochise
County below 5000 feet, Galiuro and Pinaleno Mountains, Tucson
Metro Area, Upper Gila River Valley, Upper San Pedro River Valley
and Upper Santa Cruz River Valley/Altar Valley.
* WHEN...From 2 PM MST this afternoon through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water
crossings may be flooded. Creeks and streams may rise out of their
banks.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Scattered to numerous thunderstorms are expected this afternoon
into this evening. Rainfall rates in excess of 1 inch per hour
are expected with the stronger storms with isolated areas having
the potential of 2 inches or more in an hour.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Area Description:
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; Eastern Cochise County Below 5000 Feet including Douglas/Willcox; Upper Gila River and Aravaipa Valleys including Clifton/Safford; Galiuro and Pinaleno Mountains including Mount Graham; Chiricahua Mountains including Chiricahua National Monument; Dragoon/Mule/Huachuca and Santa Rita Mountains including Bisbee/Canelo Hills/Madera Canyon; Santa Catalina and Rincon Mountains including Mount Lemmon/Summerhaven
Forcast Office:
NWS Tucson AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov