PIMA, AZ — * WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Central Pima County in southeastern Arizona...
* WHEN...Until 500 PM MST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 451 AM MST, the Vamori Wash at Kom Vo continues to rise. The current stage is 9.5 feet. The Highway 21 bridge approaches flood and may be impassible above 9.8 feet. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Vamori Wash. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Santa Cruz and Kupk. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Pima, AZ can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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