Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued August 4 at 9:01PM MST until August 4 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 4, 2026 - 9:01pm
Expires:
August 4, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
At 901 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms that produced
heavy rain on locales just north to northeast of the city of Douglas
has diminished in intensity. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have
fallen. Only light 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...
Douglas, Bisbee-Douglas Airport and Pirtleville.
This includes the following highways...
Route 80 between mile markers 366 and 385. Route 191 between mile
markers 1 and 18.
This includes the following streams and drainages...
Big Bend Creek, Leslie Creek, Danger Wash, Silver Creek and
Whitewater Draw.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Cochise, AZ
Forcast Office:
NWS Tucson AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov