Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued August 11 at 10:13PM MST until August 11 at 11:45PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 11, 2026 - 10:13pm
Expires:
August 11, 2026 - 11:45pm
Description:
At 1013 PM MST, trained weather spotters reported thunderstorms
producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 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...Trained spotters reported.
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...
Sierra Vista, Hereford, Fort Huachuca, Parker Canyon Lake,
Palominas, Ramsey Canyon Preserve, Coronado National Memorial and
Canelo.
This includes the following highways...
Route 90 between mile markers 315 and 333. Route 80 between mile
markers 323 and 327. Route 92 between mile markers 322 and 342. Route
83 between mile markers 3 and 16.
This includes the following Flash Flood Prone Locations...
Moson Rd from HWY 90 and Hereford Rd.
This includes the following streams and drainages...
Spring Creek, Santa Cruz River, Turkey Creek, San Pedro River,
Slaughter House Wash and Babocomari River.
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.
Area Description:
Cochise, AZ; Santa Cruz, AZ
Forcast Office:
NWS Tucson AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov