Flood Advisory — Pima County, Arizona
Minor flooding is expected — not severe enough for a warning, but potentially inconvenient or hazardous for travel.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory issued August 3 at 4:08PM MST until August 3 at 7:15PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Eastern Pima County in southeastern Arizona... * WHEN...Until 715 PM MST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 407 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms in the Catalina Mountains, focused on the Molino Canyon area. This will cause small stream flooding in the Agua Caliente Wash and Molino Canyon, eventually draining into the Tanque Verde Creek. Between 0.75 and 1.25 inches of rain have fallen. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Agua Caliente Wash, Ventana Canyon Wash, Pantano Wash, Tanque Verde Wash and Sabino Creek. Agua Caliente Wash and Molino Canyon is the most likely place to experience minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Tanque Verde. - This includes the following Flash Flood Prone Locations... Agua Caliente Wash from Soldier Trl to Fo
Effective August 3, 2026 at 7:08 PM ET · Expires August 3, 2026 at 10:15 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Tucson AZ
Expires
August 3, 2026 at 10:15 PM ET
Last Checked
1 minute ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
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. In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for Pima County, Arizona?
Minor flooding is expected — not severe enough for a warning, but potentially inconvenient or hazardous for travel.
Is this Flood Advisory currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (1 minute ago). It's set to expire August 3, 2026 at 10:15 PM ET.
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