Flash Flood Warning for Pima, AZ
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- Pima
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What is happening
At 748 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by...
What the bulletin says to do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
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Bulletin details
At 748 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. 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... Hickiwan and Charco 27. This includes Route 86 between mile markers 59 and 69. This includes the following streams and drainages... Gunsight Wash, Hickiwan Wash, San Simon Wash and Sikort Chuapo Wash.
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Flash Flood Warning issued August 30 at 7:48PM MST until August 30 at 9:15PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Official revision - Alert
Flash Flood Warning issued August 30 at 6:08PM MST until August 30 at 9:15PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Tucson AZ. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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