Pinal County, AZ
Alerts
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In effect from Monday 09/14 11:14 PM MDT – Tuesday 09/15 1:00 AM MDT
Issued by NWS Phoenix AZ
What
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
Where
Pinal County in southeastern Arizona...
When
Until midnight MST tonight.
Impacts
Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Additional Details
- At 1014 PM MST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Casa Grande, Olberg, Sacaton and Santan. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What to Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Areas Impacted
- Pinal, AZ
Tips to Stay Safe
A Flood Advisory is issued when flooding may cause significant inconvenience, or even become dangerous if you are not careful. Know your risk at home, work and school, and use caution when flooding is expected.
- Be aware of low-lying areas along your travel routes that are most likely to flood.
- Check road conditions before traveling, and obey road closures and barricades.
- Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters.
- Stay tuned for local weather updates on the situation as it develops.
Briefings
From the Forecaster
Thunderstorm Chances Through Wednesday
Created by the NWS Phoenix WFO
Thunderstorm chances will increase through Wednesday. There is a 20-40% chance of storms Tuesday morning and 20-30% chance in the afternoon. The potential highest impact day with chances for widespread thunderstorms will be Wednesday. Chances peak between 50-80% in the late morning hours. Typical thunderstorm hazards are expected with any storms that develop.
Seven-day Weather Risk Overview
The graphic shows the daily risk summary for 7 days. Daily risk is based on highest risk factor for that day.
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