Headline:
Flood Watch issued July 15 at 10:44AM MST until July 16 at 9:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
July 15, 2026 - 10:44am
Expires:
July 16, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Scattered showers and thunderstorms will be capable of
producing very heavy rain in a short period of time. The excessive
rain will lead to increased chances for flash flooding. The heavy
rain will also lead to significant flow in area washes, creeks, and
rivers.
* WHERE...A portion of Southeast Arizona, including the following
areas, Chiricahua Mountains, Dragoon and Mule and Huachuca and
Santa Rita Mountains, Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet,
Galiuro and Pinaleno Mountains, Upper Gila River Valley and Upper
San Pedro River Valley.
* WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Daytime heating will combine with a very moist atmosphere to
produced scattered showers and thunderstorms which will be
capable of producing very heavy rain. Isolated rainfall totals of
1 to 3 inches are possible.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
Area Description:
Upper San Pedro River Valley including Sierra Vista/Benson; Eastern Cochise County Below 5000 Feet including Douglas/Willcox; Upper Gila River and Aravaipa Valleys including Clifton/Safford; Galiuro and Pinaleno Mountains including Mount Graham; Chiricahua Mountains including Chiricahua National Monument; Dragoon/Mule/Huachuca and Santa Rita Mountains including Bisbee/Canelo Hills/Madera Canyon
Forcast Office:
NWS Tucson AZ
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