Flood Advisory
Minor · ExpectedUntil 8:00 PM Thu·Issued 5:48 PM Thu Oct 22·NWS Tucson AZ
Flood Advisory issued October 22 at 5:48PM MST until October 22 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Details
What: Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
Where: Northwestern Graham County in southeastern Arizona... Northeastern Pinal County in southeastern Arizona...
When: Until 800 PM MST.
Impacts: Rises in small streams and normally dry washes. Some low-water crossings may become impassable.
Additional details: - At 548 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause small stream flooding. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Peridot, Bylas, Fort Thomas, Calva and San Carlos Reservoir. - This includes Route 70 between mile markers 272 and 306. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What 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.
Areas: Graham, AZ; Pinal, AZ