Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 18 at 4:40AM MST until September 18 at 10:30AM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 18, 2026 - 4:40am
Expires:
September 18, 2026 - 10:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Small stream flooding on the Vamori Wash.
* WHERE...Southwestern Pima County in southeastern Arizona...
* WHEN...Until 1030 AM MST.
* IMPACTS...The Vamori Wash continues to rise due to excess runoff
from earlier rainfall.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 435 AM MST, gauge reports indicate the Vamori Wash has reached
9.5 feet. At this level the Highway 21 bridge approaches flood.
If the Vamori Wash rises above 9.8 feet, Highway 21 may be
impassible. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in
the warned area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Santa Cruz.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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