Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 3:04PM MST until July 17 at 6:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 17, 2026 - 3:04pm
Expires:
July 17, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
FFWTWC
The National Weather Service in Tucson has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
East Central Pima County in southeastern Arizona...
* Until 600 PM MST.
* At 304 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of
rain have fallen, centered from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base across
the south side of Tucson. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch
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...
Tucson, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Drexel Heights, South Tucson,
Tucson International Airport and Rita Ranch.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 19 between mile markers 60 and 63. Route 86 between mile
markers 168 and 171. Interstate 10 between mile markers 259 and 271.
This includes the following Flash Flood Prone Locations...
Harrison Rd at Pantano Wash, Escalante Rd at Atterbury Wash and
Drexel Rd east of Alvernon Way.
This includes the following streams and drainages...
West Branch Santa Cruz River, Chico, Arroyo, Santa Cruz River,
Tanque Verde Wash, Pantano Wash and Rillito River.
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: