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Flash Flood Warning
Issued: 1:38 PM Aug. 31, 2026 – National Weather Service
The National Weather Service in Tucson has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... Central Pima County in southeastern Arizona... * Until 830 AM MST. * At 638 AM MST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. The AZGFD3 and Diamond Bell Ranch alert gauges have recorded 1.65 and 1.57 with more storms moving into the area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Three Points, Tucson Estates, Tucson Mountain Park and Ryan AirField. This includes the following highways... Route 86 between mile markers 146 and 160. Route 286 between mile markers 25 and 45. This includes the following streams and drainages... Alambre Wash, Cerro Prieto Wash, Saucito Wash, Altar Wash, Brown Wash, Brawley Wash, Banner Wash, Fresno Wash, Mendoza Wash, South Mendoza Wash and Soto Wash. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. && FLASH FLOOD...RADAR AND GAUGE INDICATED
Flood Watch
Issued: 12:00 PM Aug. 31, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Tohono O'odham Nation. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Scattered thunderstorms will be developing again this afternoon into this evening. Rainfall rates in excess of 1 inch per hour are expected with the stronger storms with isolated areas having the potential of 1-3 inches. Additional rainfall from the previous day activity will result in faster responses in normally dry washes, creeks and roadway dips. The watch was extended into Monday evening as scattered thunderstorms will also have the potential for 1-3 inches Monday afternoon and evening. - Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. &&
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