Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 12 at 1:10PM MST until September 12 at 3:15PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 12, 2026 - 1:10pm
Expires:
September 12, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 110 PM MST, local law enforcement reported flash flooding in the
warned area centered near Picture Rocks. Between 1 and 2 inches of
rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Law enforcement 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...
Marana, Drexel Heights, Three Points, Avra Valley, Pascua Pueblo
Yaqui Reservation, Tucson Estates, Saguaro National Park West,
Tucson Mountain Park, Valencia West, Picture Rocks and Ryan
AirField.
This includes Route 86 between mile markers 152 and 167.
This includes the following Flash Flood Prone Locations...
Manville Rd at Brawley Wash, Twin Peaks Rd between Sanders and
Sandario and Mark Rd from Jeffery Rd to Los Reales Rd.
This includes the following streams and drainages...
Blanco Wash, Santa Cruz River, Soto Wash, Demetrie Wash, Aguirre
Wash, Pan Tak Wash, Banner Wash, Cocio Wash, South Mendoza Wash,
Robles Wash, Los, Brawley Wash, Viopuli Wash, Altar Wash, West
Branch Santa Cruz River and Champurrado 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