Flash Flood Warning for Santa Cruz, AZ
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What you need to know
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- Santa Cruz
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- Severe
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What is happening
At 316 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms which produced heavy rain in the Canelo area have ended. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. 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 aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.
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Bulletin details
At 316 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms which produced heavy rain in the Canelo area have ended. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. 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... Elgin and Canelo. This includes Route 83 between mile markers 10 and 23. This includes the following streams and drainages... Santa Cruz River, Turkey Creek and Babocomari River.
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Official revisions
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Flash Flood Warning issued August 3 at 3:16PM MST until August 3 at 5:45PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Official revision - Alert
Flash Flood Warning issued August 3 at 2:40PM MST until August 3 at 5:45PM 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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