Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 24 at 1:48PM MST until September 24 at 4:15PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 24, 2026 - 1:48pm
Expires:
September 24, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 148 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 0.7 and 1.2 inches of rain have
fallen. 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, 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, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Tanque Verde, Vail, Saguaro
National Park East and Rita Ranch.
This includes Interstate 10 between mile markers 269 and 280.
This includes the following Flash Flood Prone Locations...
Harrison Rd at Pantano Wash, Wentworth Rd at Tanque Verde Wash,
Tanque Verde Loop Rd at Tanque Verde Wash, Old Spanish Trl at Rincon
Creek, Escalante Rd at Atterbury Wash, Camino Loma Alta at Rincon
Creek, Freeman Rd between Broadway and Old Spanish Trail and Old
Spanish Trail at Jeremy 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