Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 16 at 5:14PM MST until September 16 at 7:15PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 16, 2026 - 5:14pm
Expires:
September 16, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...East Central Pima County in southeastern Arizona...
* WHEN...Until 715 PM MST.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous flows over low-water crossings. Some low-water
crossings may become impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 514 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding.
Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Tucson, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Drexel Heights, Three
Points, Pascua Pueblo Yaqui Reservation, San Xavier Community,
Valencia West, Tucson Estates, Tucson Mountain Park, Summit,
Tucson International Airport, Ryan AirField and San Xavier
Mission.
- This includes the following highways...
Interstate 19 between mile markers 52 and 62. Route 86 between
mile markers 146 and 171. Interstate 10 between mile markers 263
and 268. Route 286 between mile markers 41 and 45.
This includes the following Flash Flood Prone Locations...
Santa Clara Ave at El Vado Wash, Drexel Rd east of Alvernon Way,
Mark Rd from Jeffery Rd to Los Reales Rd, Mission Rd from
Valencia Rd to San Xavier Rd, Old Vail COnnection Rd at Franco
Wash and Black Wash at S Camino de Oeste.
- 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