First published Oct 20, 2026, 9:15:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 20, 2026, 9:15:15 AM UTC

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Flood Watch — NWS Tucson AZ

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Flood Watch issued October 20 at 1:30AM MST until October 22 at 10:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

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The NWS issued a flood watch for parts of Southeast Arizona, including the Upper Gila River Valley, White Mountains, and Galiuro and Pinaleno Mountains, from late Wednesday morning through Thursday evening. Flooding from excessive rainfall is possible.

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Affected location: Southeast Arizona

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People in flood-prone areas are advised to monitor forecasts and be prepared to act if flooding develops.

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Confidence: 8/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Urgency: 3/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

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U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS Flood Watch issued October 20 at 1:30AM MST until October 22 at 10:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

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