Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 6:32PM MST until July 16 at 8:15PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 16, 2026 - 6:32pm
Expires:
July 16, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
At 632 PM MST, local law enforcement reported thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain
have fallen. Flash flooding is already occurring. Santa Cruz River
and washes have flow and will continue travel downstream in the warn
area.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.
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...
Tubac, Rio Rico, Nogales International Airport, Tumacacori, Amado
and Kino Springs.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 19 between mile markers 13 and 26. Route 82 between mile
markers 4 and 8.
This includes the following Flash Flood Prone Locations...
Pendleton Dr at Sonoita Creek.
This includes the following streams and drainages...
Josephine Canyon, Sonoita Creek, Santa Cruz River and Potrero
Creek.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Santa Cruz, AZ
Forcast Office:
NWS Tucson AZ
Sender: