Flood Warning issued November 1 at 2:41PM MST until November 1 at 6:30PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

* WHAT...Urban areas and small streams flooding along Sabino Creek
caused by excessive rainfall is ongoing

* WHERE...Sabino Creek...

* WHEN...Until 630 PM MST.

* 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 239 PM MST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
heavy rain due to excessive rainfall. The Sabino Creek gauge is
reporting Sabino Creek peaked at 4.92 feet at 1 PM, which is
above minor flood stage. Another rise in the creek will be
possible over the next few hours due to runoff from previous
rainfall in 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

1635th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days