Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued August 3 at 3:16PM MST until August 3 at 5:45PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 3, 2026 - 3:16pm
Expires:
August 3, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 316 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms which produced
heavy rain in the Canelo area have ended. Between 1 and 2 inches of
rain have fallen. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional
rainfall is expected. 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