Headline:
Flood Watch issued August 30 at 6:15AM MST until August 31 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
August 30, 2026 - 6:15am
Expires:
August 30, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Tucson Metro Area, Southeast Pinal County, Tohono O'odham
Nation, Upper San Pedro River Valley Upper Santa Cruz River
Valley/Altar Valley, Baboquivari Mountains, Catalina and Rincon
Mountains, Dragoon and Mule and Huachuca and Santa Rita Mountains.
* WHEN...Through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Low-water crossings may be flooded. Flooding may occur in poor
drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- An increase in moisture will bring scattered thunderstorms today.
Rainfall rates in excess of 1 inch per hour are expected with the
stronger storms with isolated areas having the potential of 1-3
inches. Additional rainfall from the previous day and overnight
activity will result in faster responses in normally dry washes,
creeks and roadway dips.
- 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:
Tohono O'odham Nation including Sells; Upper Santa Cruz River and Altar Valleys including Nogales; Tucson Metro Area including Tucson/Green Valley/Marana/Vail; South Central Pinal County including Eloy/Picacho Peak State Park; Southeast Pinal County including Kearny/Mammoth/Oracle; 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