Flood Alerts Summary
1. Flood Advisory (until 6:30 PM MST)
- Location: East Central Pima County, 7 miles west of Sahuarita.
- Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poorly drained areas.
- Details:
- Heavy rain observed due to thunderstorms.
- Rainfall: 0.5 to 1 inch, with an additional 0.2 inches expected.
- Areas affected: Wrangler Ranches, Ocotillo Ranches.
2. Flood Advisory (until 5:30 PM MST)
- Location: Southeastern Pima County.
- Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying areas and dangerous flows over low-water crossings.
- Details:
- Heavy rain leading to small stream flooding.
- Rainfall: 1 to 1.8 inches recorded.
- Affected streams include Little Thomas Wash, Altar Wash, and others.
3. Flood Watch (through late tonight)
- Location: Portions of Southeast Arizona including Tucson Metro Area, Catalina Mountains, and others.
- Impacts: Flash flooding potential in urban areas and poor drainage locations.
- Details:
- Scattered rain showers and thunderstorms expected.
- Rainfall totals could reach 1-1.5 inches with localized areas up to 2 inches.
Precautionary Actions
- Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads.
- Remain alert for sudden flooding in areas not experiencing rain.
