Severe Flood ● Closed
Flood Watch issued September 15 at 6:47PM MST until September 16 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ, United States of America
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* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of Southeast Arizona, including the following
areas, Baboquivari Mountains, 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, Tohono O'odham Nation, Tucson Metro Area, Upper Gila River
Valley, Upper San Pedro River Valley, Upper Santa Cruz River
Valley/Altar Valley, Western Pima County and White Mountains of
Graham and Greenlee Counties.
* WHEN...From 11 PM MST this evening through Wednesday 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. Flooding may occur
in poor drainage and urban areas. 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 from late tonight through late
tomorrow night. 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 over the previous few
days 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 | Western Pima County Including Ajo/Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument; Tohono O'odham Nation including Sells; Upper Santa Cruz River and Altar Valleys incl |
| Location Precision | country |
| Issuing Authority | United States of America — us-noaa-nws-en |
| Cap Urgency | Future |
| Cap Certainty | Possible |
| Cap Expires | 2026-09-16T05:00:00-07:00 |
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Area as the agency stated it: Western Pima County Including Ajo/Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument; Tohono O'odham Nation including Sells; Upper Santa Cruz River and Altar Valleys incl
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