Tucson's monsoon can bring flash floods that travel miles, catching hikers and motorists by surprise. Here are some tips from the Pima County Sheriff's Department and the National Weather Service to help avoid getting caught in a flash flood.
Here are some tips from the Pima County Sheriff's Department and the National Weather Service to help avoid getting caught in a flash flood.Before you head out, check the weather forecast for expected storm activity. Floods can be caused by rainfall miles away.If you go hiking, only hike in the morning. Storms usually occur in the afternoons and evenings.If you see dark clouds or lightning, or if you hear thunder, pack up and go home.
Also, if you see an area with flash flood warning signs posted, be extra cautious.Tucson Fire Department personnel pull a man out of the floodwaters of the Arroyo Chico rushing through a construction channel near 9th Avenue just north of 6th Street during a monsoon storm that dumped inches of rain on parts of Tucson, Ariz., July 26, 2022. The man was eventually carried to a nearby ambulance.Do not cross any flowing water or flooded trails, in your car or on foot.
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