Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 4:46PM MST until July 16 at 6:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 16, 2026 - 4:46pm
Expires:
July 16, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 446 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 0.8 and 1.3 inches of rain have
fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.1 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...
Parker Canyon Lake, Canelo, Lochiel and Coronado National Memorial.
This includes Route 83 between mile markers 3 and 18.
This includes the following streams and drainages...
Babocomari River, San Pedro River, Harshaw Creek and Santa Cruz
River.
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; Santa Cruz, AZ
Forcast Office:
NWS Tucson AZ
Sender: