Galiuro and Pinaleno Mountains including Mount Graham
Flood Watch from TUE 11:00 PM MST until WED 11:00 PM MST
Issued September, 15 2026 at 6:47 PM - US/Mountain expires September, 16 2026 at 11:00 PM - US/Mountain
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM MST THIS EVENING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of Southeast Arizona, including the following
areas, Baboquivari Mountains, Catalina and Rincon Mountains,
Chiricahua Mountains, Dragoon and Mule and Huachuca and Santa Rita
Mountains, Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet, Galiuro and
Pinaleno Mountains, South Central Pinal County, Southeast Pinal
County, Tohono O'odham Nation, Tucson Metro Area, Upper Gila River
Valley, Upper San Pedro River Valley, Upper Santa Cruz River
Valley/Altar Valley, Western Pima County and White Mountains of
Graham and Greenlee Counties.
* WHEN...From 11 PM MST this evening through Wednesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur
in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be
flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Well above normal moisture levels for September are expected to
result in scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms capable
of producing heavy rainfall from late tonight through late
tomorrow night. Rain totals of 1 to 2 inches are expected with
the stronger storms with isolated amounts over 2 inches possible.
Areas that received substantial rainfall over the previous few
days will be more susceptible to flash flooding. This rainfall
will result in faster response in washes, creeks, and storm
drainages.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
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