Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued August 9 at 5:28PM MST until August 9 at 8:30PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 9, 2026 - 5:28pm
Expires:
August 9, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description:
FFWTWC
The National Weather Service in Tucson has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northwestern Pima County in southeastern Arizona...
* Until 830 PM MST.
* At 528 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain
have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly. This warning impacts the low water crossings at Pipeline
Road and Cole Road to the east of Ajo.
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...
Mainly rural areas of Northwestern Pima County.
This includes Route 85 between mile markers 33 and 36...and between
mile markers 46 and 49.
This includes the following streams and drainages...
Gibson Arroyo, Sikort Chuapo Wash, Tenmile Wash and Rio Cornez
Wash.
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.
Area Description:
Pima, AZ
Forcast Office:
NWS Tucson AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov