Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 15 at 8:29PM MST until July 15 at 10:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 15, 2026 - 8:29pm
Expires:
July 15, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description:
At 829 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2 inches of rain have
fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.25 to 0.5 inches are
possible in the warned area. 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...
GuVo, Why, Gunsight and KuKatch.
This includes the following highways...
Route 85 between mile markers 51 and 56. Route 86 between mile
markers 53 and 62.
This includes the following Flash Flood Prone Locations...
Gunsight Wash in Gunsight.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
Area Description:
Pima, AZ
Forcast Office:
NWS Tucson AZ
Sender: