Flood Warning issued November 1 at 12:25PM MST until November 1 at 6:30PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
- Level
- Severe (4/5) · CAP Severe
- Region
- North America
- Category
- Weather
- Source
- NWS / NOAA weather
* WHAT...Urban areas and small streams flooding along Sabino Creek
caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Sabino Creek...
* WHEN...Until 630 PM MST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Low-water
crossings in Sabino Recreational Area are inundated with water and
are not passable.
* Additional Details...
- At 1221 PM MST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
heavy rain due to thunderstorms. The Sabino Creek gauge is
reporting Sabino Creek at 4.53 feet which is above minor flood
stage. Expect continued rises over the next few hours due to
runoff from the Catalinas. Flooding is ongoing in the warned
area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Tanque Verde Wash, Sabino Creek and Ventana Canyon Wash.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Sabino Canyon Recreation Area and Seven Falls.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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.
- This month
- 1599th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days
Source: NWS / NOAA weather