Flood Warning

* WHAT...Urban areas and small streams flooding along Sabino Creek caused by excessive rainfall is ongoing

* WHERE...Sabino Creek...

* WHEN...Until 630 PM MST.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Low-water crossings in Sabino Recreational Area are inundated with water and are not passable.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 239 PM MST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to excessive rainfall. The Sabino Creek gauge is reporting Sabino Creek peaked at 4.92 feet at 1 PM, which is above minor flood stage. Another rise in the creek will be possible over the next few hours due to runoff from previous rainfall in the Catalinas. Flooding is ongoing in the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Tanque Verde Wash, Sabino Creek and Ventana Canyon Wash. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Sabino Canyon Recreation Area and Seven Falls. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood