First published Oct 22, 2026, 10:51:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 23, 2026, 12:41:15 AM UTC

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Flood Watch — NWS Tucson AZ

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Flood Watch issued October 22 at 3:28AM MST until October 22 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

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A Flood Watch was issued for areas including south-central Pinal County and the Upper Gila River and Aravaipa Valleys until 10 PM MST. The source says excessive rainfall could cause flooding and advises monitoring forecasts and being prepared to act if flooding develops.

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Affected location: South-central Arizona

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The watch advises people in flood-prone areas to monitor forecasts and be ready to act if flooding develops.

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Oct 22, 2026, 11:52 PM UTC
A Flood Watch was issued for areas including south-central Pinal County and the Upper Gila River and Aravaipa Valleys until 10 PM MST. The source says excessive rainfall could cause flooding and advises monitoring forecasts and being prepared to act if flooding develops.
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