Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 5:15PM MST until July 16 at 7:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 16, 2026 - 5:15pm
Expires:
July 16, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
At 515 PM MST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1
and 1.2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to
0.3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing
or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.
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...
Coronado National Memorial.
This includes Route 92 between mile markers 333 and 336.
This includes the following streams and drainages...
San Pedro 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
Forcast Office:
NWS Tucson AZ
Sender: