Use extra caution if you're headed out for a hike this weekend: Bring plenty of water, as always, but also be on the lookout for water. Rains are expected to cause flooding over already-saturated desert soils, which means the changes for flooding are high.
TUCSON, Ariz. — With heavy rain expected today through the weekend, Pima County Sheriff's Department Search and Rescue is issuing a reminder for outdoor recreators and hikers: Check the weather forecast prior to your hike.
Because the ground in many places across Southern Arizona is already saturated from a productive monsoon this month, even light light rain has the chance to cause flooding. A Flood Watch has been issued for all of Southern Arizona, beginning Friday morning and continuing through Saturday. You can keep an eye on rainfall using the map below, or subscribe to MyAlerts, the Pima County Office of Emergency Management alert messaging system.
Last Friday, rains on Mt. Lemmon led to flooding in Sabino Canyon that left some hikers stranded at an overflowing waterway.Pima County SAR, Tucson Fire - Rosemont and Pima Stations , & the Coronado NF worked together to perform a ladder rescue over the low water crossing.— Coronado NF August 13, 2022 Remember, during flood events, never cross over flowing waterways, whether hiking or in a car.
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