Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued August 3 at 2:40PM MST until August 3 at 5:45PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 3, 2026 - 2:40pm
Expires:
August 3, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
FFWTWC
The National Weather Service in Tucson has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
East Central Santa Cruz County in southeastern Arizona...
* Until 545 PM MST.
* At 240 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain in the Canelo area. Between 1 and 1.5 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...
Elgin and Canelo.
This includes Route 83 between mile markers 10 and 23.
This includes the following streams and drainages...
Santa Cruz River, Turkey Creek and Babocomari River.
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.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
Area Description:
Santa Cruz, AZ
Forcast Office:
NWS Tucson AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov