PIMA, AZ — * 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
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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