Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 16 at 10:15PM MST until September 17 at 4:00AM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 16, 2026 - 10:15pm
Expires:
September 17, 2026 - 4:00am
Description:
FFWTWC
The National Weather Service in Tucson has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
North Central Pima County in southeastern Arizona...
* Until 400 AM MST.
* At 1015 PM MST, An automated river gauge along the Brawley Wash at
Milewide Road indicated a heavy flow of 2300 cfs (cubic feet per
second) that was still rising late this evening. This heavy flow
will still result in flash flooding along and near the Brawley wash
as the water continues to drain into the early morning hours.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE...Gauges 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...
Tucson Estates and Picture Rocks.
This includes the following Flash Flood Prone Locations...
Manville Rd at Brawley Wash.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Pima, AZ
Forcast Office:
NWS Tucson AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov