Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 2 at 3:46PM MST until September 2 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 2, 2026 - 3:46pm
Expires:
September 2, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 346 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms produced heavy
rain along and near Arivaca Road north of Arivaca in Pima County.
Between 1 and 1.5 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, streets as well
as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Flood prone areas along Arivaca Road from Arivaca to the Pima and
Santa Cruz county border.
This includes the following streams and drainages...
Guijas Wash, Las, Cedar Creek, Saucito Wash, Sopori Wash, Bolas
Blancas Wash, Seco, Arroyo and Papalote Wash.
Instruction:
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:
Pima, AZ
Forcast Office:
NWS Tucson AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov