Arizona Severe Flood Watch | Effective 08/30/2026 11:42

Headline: 
Flood Watch issued August 30 at 11:42AM MST until August 31 at 10:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Event: 
Flood Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
August 30, 2026 - 11:42am
Expires: 
August 31, 2026 - 5:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Tohono O'odham Nation. * WHEN...Through Monday evening. * 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... - Scattered thunderstorms will be developing again 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 1-3 inches. Additional rainfall from the previous day activity will result in faster responses in normally dry washes, creeks and roadway dips. The watch was extended into Monday evening as scattered thunderstorms will also have the potential for 1-3 inches Monday afternoon and evening. - 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
Forcast Office: 
NWS Tucson AZ
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov