Severe Flood ● Closed
Flood Watch issued September 14 at 3:09AM MST until September 14 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ, United States of America
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* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is 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, South
Central Pinal County, Southeast Pinal County, Tucson Metro Area,
Upper Gila River Valley, Upper San Pedro River Valley and Upper
Santa Cruz River Valley/Altar Valley.
* WHEN...From 11 AM MST this morning through 11 PM MST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Low-water crossings
may be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Well above normal moisture levels for September are expected to
result in scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms capable
of producing heavy rainfall today. Rain totals of 1 to 2 inches
are expected with the stronger storms with isolated amounts over
2 inches possible. Areas that received substantial rainfall in
the 48 to 72 hours will be more susceptible to flash flooding.
This rainfall will result in faster response in washes, creeks,
and storm drainages.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Measurements
| Coordinates | 39.9645, -100.8105 |
|---|---|
| Region | Upper Santa Cruz River and Altar Valleys including Nogales; Tucson Metro Area including Tucson/Green Valley/Marana/Vail; South Central Pinal County includi |
| Location Precision | country |
| Issuing Authority | United States of America — us-noaa-nws-en |
| Cap Urgency | Future |
| Cap Certainty | Possible |
| Cap Expires | 2026-09-14T23:00:00-07:00 |
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Area as the agency stated it: Upper Santa Cruz River and Altar Valleys including Nogales; Tucson Metro Area including Tucson/Green Valley/Marana/Vail; South Central Pinal County includi
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