Headline:
Flood Watch issued October 20 at 1:30AM MST until October 22 at 10:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
October 20, 2026 - 1:30am
Expires:
October 20, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...A portion of Southeast Arizona, including the following
areas, Galiuro and Pinaleno Mountains, Upper Gila River Valley and
White Mountains of Graham and Greenlee Counties.
* WHEN...From late Wednesday morning through Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A strong weather system approaching the area will bring scattered
showers and thunderstorms on Wednesday and widespread showers and
scattered thunderstorms on Thursday. Moderate to locally heavy
rainfall both days with Thursday having the higher potential for
localized rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour.
- 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:
Upper Gila River and Aravaipa Valleys including Clifton/Safford; White Mountains of Graham and Greenlee Counties including Hannagan Meadow; Galiuro and Pinaleno Mountains including Mount Graham
Forcast Office:
NWS Tucson AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov