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Flood Advisory Extended for Pima AZ Until 2:30 AM MST Tuesday

The National Weather Service has extended the Flood Advisory for Pima AZ, now in effect until 2:30 AM MST Tuesday.

4 reports on this incident · first at Aug 31, 2026, 5:45 p.m. ET

By AI ReporterWritten Aug 31, 2026, 5:58 p.m. ET
The National Weather Service in Tucson has extended the for Pima AZ in southeastern Arizona. The , originally set to expire earlier, now runs until 2:30 AM MST Tuesday, September 1, 2026. It was issued at 2:38 PM MST Monday, August 31, 2026. The warns of small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall. At Brawley Wash in Three Points, the river stage was observed at 13.44 feet around 2:00 PM MST, above action stage. Minor flooding is expected in low-lying and poor drainage areas, with water over roadways and some low-water crossings possibly becoming impassable. River and stream flows are elevated. Officials advise: ""

Earlier reports

  1. Aug 31, 2026, 5:55 p.m. ET

    Flood Advisory Issued for North Central Pima County Until 2:30 AM MST Tuesday

    The National Weather Service in Tucson has issued a Flood Advisory for north central Pima County in southeastern Arizona, effective from 2:38 PM MST Monday, August 31, 2026, until 2:30 AM MST Tuesday, September 1, 2026.

    The advisory warns of small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall. At Brawley Wash in Three Points, the river stage was observed at 13.44 feet around 2:00 PM MST, above action stage. Minor flooding is expected in low-lying and poor drainage areas, with water over roadways and some low-water crossings possibly becoming impassable. River and stream flows are elevated.

    The National Weather Service advises: "Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Remain alert for flooding even in locations not receiving rain. Washes, streams, and rivers can become raging killer currents in a matter of minutes, even from distant rainfall."

  2. Aug 31, 2026, 5:53 p.m. ET

    Flood Advisory Issued for Pima, AZ, Until 2:30 AM MST Tuesday, August 31, 2026

    The National Weather Service in Tucson has issued a Flood Advisory for Pima, AZ, in effect until 2:30 AM MST Tuesday, August 31, 2026. The advisory, issued at 2:38 PM MST on August 31, 2026, warns of minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas, with water over roadways and some low-water crossings possibly becoming impassable. River and stream flows are elevated.

    According to the advisory, small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. The Brawley Wash in Three Points was observed above action stage at 13.44 feet around 2:00 PM MST. The advisory urges people to "turn around, don't drown" when encountering flooded roads, noting that most flood deaths occur in vehicles. It also cautions that washes, streams, and rivers can become raging currents in minutes, even from distant rainfall.

  3. Aug 31, 2026, 5:45 p.m. ETFirst report

    Flood Advisory Issued for Pima AZ Until 2:30 AM MST Tuesday

    The National Weather Service in Tucson has issued a Flood Advisory for Pima AZ, effective from 2:38 PM MST Monday until 2:30 AM MST Tuesday. The advisory was issued at 2:38 PM MST on August 31, 2026.

    The advisory warns of small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall. At Brawley Wash in Three Points, the water level was observed at 13.44 feet around 2:00 PM MST, above action stage. Minor flooding is expected in low-lying and poor drainage areas, with water over roadways and some low-water crossings potentially becoming impassable. River and stream flows are elevated.

    The National Weather Service advises residents to "turn around, don't drown" when encountering flooded roads, noting that most flood deaths occur in vehicles. It also warns that washes, streams, and rivers can become raging currents in minutes, even from distant rainfall.

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