Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 6:28PM MST until July 16 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 16, 2026 - 6:28pm
Expires:
July 16, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
At 628 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have
fallen near and just west of Arivaca. 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...
Arivaca and Sasabe.
This includes Route 286 between mile markers 1 and 39.
This includes the following Flash Flood Prone Locations...
Arivaca Rd from Arivaca Junction & HWY 286.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Pima, AZ
Forcast Office:
NWS Tucson AZ
Sender: