Flash Flood Warning Issued in Graham and Pinal, Arizona

Flash Flood Warning was issued by the National Weather Service for Graham and Pinal Counties in Arizona.

Flash Flood Warning

The alert was issued at 5:49 PM local time and is scheduled to remain in effect until 10:45 PM local time. The NWS lists the alert severity as severe. Its urgency is listed as immediate. The event is classified as likely.

Storm Details

Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly

Hazards

Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding

Potential Impact

Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include. Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness. This includes the following streams and drainages. Garden Creek, Kelly Gulch, Telegraph Wash, Deer Creek, Goodwin Wash, Turkey Creek and Aravaipa Creek

Areas Affected

The warning covers Graham and Pinal Counties in Arizona.

Safety Information

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. 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. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.