Weather Alerts For Pirtleville, AZ

# HEADLINE -------------------- FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS EVENING # DETAILS -------------------- WHAT Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. WHERE A portion of Southeast Arizona, including the following areas, Catalina and Rincon Mountains, Chiricahua Mountains, Dragoon and Mule and Huachuca and Santa Rita Mountains, Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet, Galiuro and Pinaleno Mountains, South Central Pinal County, Southeast Pinal County, Tucson Metro Area, Upper Gila River Valley, Upper San Pedro River Valley and Upper Santa Cruz River Valley/Altar Valley. WHEN Until 11 PM MST this evening. IMPACTS Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Low-water crossings may be flooded. ADDITIONAL DETAILS - Well above normal moisture levels for September are expected to result in scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms capable of producing heavy rainfall today. Rain totals of 1 to 2 inches are expected with the stronger storms with isolated amounts over 2 inches possible. Areas that received substantial rainfall over the past 72 hours will be more susceptible to flash flooding. This rainfall will result in faster response in washes, creeks, and storm drainages. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood ISSUED AT Monday, September 14, 2026 at 12:50 PM MST ISSUED BY National Weather Service Tucson AZ HEADER Flood Watch # PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -------------------- You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Dragoon and Mule and Huachuca and Santa Rita Mountains, South Central Pinal County, Catalina and Rincon Mountains, Chiricahua Mountains, Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet, Galiuro and Pinaleno Mountains, Southeast Pinal County, Tucson Metro Area, Upper Gila River Valley, Upper San Pedro River Valley, Upper Santa Cruz River Valley/Altar Valley Including the cities of Marana, Benson, Chiricahua N.M., Mammoth, Green Valley, Sierra Vista, Nogales, Mount Graham, Picacho Peak State Park, Canelo Hills, Mount Lemmon, Oracle, Vail, Clifton, Madera Canyon, Safford, Summerhaven, Bisbee, Tucson, Willcox, and Douglas

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