Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 20 at 3:44PM MST until July 20 at 6:45PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 20, 2026 - 3:44pm
Expires:
July 20, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
FFWTWC
The National Weather Service in Tucson has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southeastern Graham County in southeastern Arizona...
* Until 645 PM MST.
* At 344 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain
have fallen. 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...
Swift Trail Junction.
This includes the following highways...
Route 191 between mile markers 93 and 113. Route 70 between mile
markers 354 and 363. Route 266 between mile markers 105 and 114.
This includes the following streams and drainages...
Gillespie Wash, Jacobson Creek, Stockton Wash, Willow Spring Wash,
Whitlock Wash, Owl Wash, Slick Rock Wash, Oak Draw, Dial Wash, San
Simon River, Marijilda Wash, Noon Creek, Hot Well Draw, W A Wash,
Twilight Creek and Gold Gulch.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Remain alert for flooding even in locations not receiving rain.
Washes, streams, and rivers can become raging killer currents in a
matter of minutes, even from distant rainfall.
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:
Graham, AZ
Forcast Office:
NWS Tucson AZ
Sender: