Flash Flood Warning for South Central Pinal County, AZ
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NWS Tucson has issued a Flash Flood Warning for South Central Pinal County until 10:45 PM MST due to thunderstorms producing 1-2 inches of heavy rain.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- South Central Pinal County, Arizona
- Issued
- August 24, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Tucson AZ
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Alert Details
A Flash Flood Warning (FFW) has been issued by the National Weather Service in Tucson AZ. The alert is effective from August 23, 2026 at 7:50 PM MST until August 23, 2026 at 10:45 PM MST.
Affected Areas
South Central Pinal County in southeastern Arizona, including mainly rural areas. Specific locations mentioned include portions of south Sunland Gin Road, west Aries Drive, and south Sagittarius Street, as well as Sunland Gin Rd at Greene Wash.
What You Should Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Expected Conditions
Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing between 1 and 2 inches of heavy rain just south of Arizona City. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from 7:50 PM MST to 10:45 PM MST on August 23, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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