Flood Warning for Pima, AZ
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- Pima
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What: Urban areas and small streams flooding along Sabino Creek caused by excessive rainfall is expected. 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...
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.
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Bulletin details
* 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
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Flood Warning issued November 1 at 12:25PM MST until November 1 at 6:30PM 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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