Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued June 17 at 5:16PM MST until June 17 at 8:15PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 5:16pm
Expires:
June 17, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
FFWTWC
The National Weather Service in Tucson has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
East Central Pima County in southeastern Arizona...
* Until 815 PM MST.
* At 516 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain
have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Drexel Heights, Pascua Pueblo Yaqui Reservation, San Xavier
Community, Valencia West, Tucson International Airport, Summit, San
Xavier Mission and Ryan AirField.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 19 between mile markers 53 and 58. Route 86 between mile
markers 154 and 160.
This includes the following Flash Flood Prone Locations...
Country Club Rd at Franco Wash, Santa Clara Ave at El Vado Wash, Mark
Rd from Jeffery Rd to Los Reales Rd, Mission Rd from Valencia Rd to
San Xavier Rd, Old Vail COnnection Rd at Franco Wash and Black Wash
at S Camino de Oeste.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Remain alert for flooding even in locations not receiving rain.
Washes, streams, and rivers can become raging killer currents in a
matter of minutes, even from distant rainfall.
Area Description:
Pima, AZ
Forcast Office:
NWS Tucson AZ
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