Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Tucson, AZ

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WGUS85 KTWC 240039
FLSTWC

Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Tucson AZ
539 PM MST Sat Aug 23 2025

AZC019-240345-
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/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Pima AZ-
539 PM MST Sat Aug 23 2025

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 PM MST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...A portion of South Central Arizona, including the
  following county, northwestern Pima.

* WHEN...Until 845 PM MST.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 539 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms near Ajo. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected
    to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch
    of rain has fallen.
  - Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are expected
    over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
    flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Ajo.
  - 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 3240 11288 3237 11291 3229 11290 3228 11273
      3240 11275


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