Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Tucson, AZ

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849
WGUS85 KTWC 042057
FLSTWC

Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Tucson AZ
157 PM MST Thu Sep 4 2025

AZC019-021-050000-
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/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Pima AZ-Pinal AZ-
157 PM MST Thu Sep 4 2025

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of South Central Arizona, including the
  following counties, north central Pima and southeastern Pinal.

* WHEN...Until 500 PM MST.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
  Rises in small streams and normally dry washes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 157 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
    shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain
    has fallen.
  - This includes the following streams and drainages...
    Robles Wash, Los, Santa Cruz River, Blanco Wash, Mammoth
    Wash, Tiro Wash, El, Cocio Wash, House Wash, Brawley Wash,
    Guild Wash, Aguirre Wash and Chalk Creek.
    Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected
    over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
    flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Marana, Avra Valley, Pinal Airpark, Picacho Peak State Park,
    Picture Rocks, Red Rock and Silver Bell.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Remain alert for flooding even in locations not receiving rain.
Washes, streams, and rivers can become raging killer currents in a
matter of minutes, even from distant rainfall.

&&

LAT...LON 3251 11172 3270 11132 3274 11117 3280 11088
      3271 11082 3263 11088 3252 11111 3232 11133
      3231 11160 3241 11173


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