Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 3:15PM MST until July 16 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 16, 2026 - 3:15pm
Expires:
July 16, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 315 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have
fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in
the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Rucker Canyon.
This includes the following streams and drainages...
Cave Creek, Ash Creek, Leslie Creek, Whitewater Draw, Rucker
Canyon, Turkey Creek, East Turkey Creek, Pridham Creek, Pinery
Creek and Witch Creek.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.
Area Description:
Cochise, AZ
Forcast Office:
NWS Tucson AZ
Sender: