Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued June 17 at 4:48PM MST until June 17 at 6:45PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 4:48pm
Expires:
June 17, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
FFWTWC
The National Weather Service in Tucson has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
East Central Pima County in southeastern Arizona...
* Until 645 PM MST.
* At 448 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 1.8 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...
Drexel Heights and South Tucson.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 19 between mile markers 59 and 62. Route 86 between mile
markers 170 and 171. Interstate 10 between mile markers 261 and 265.
This includes the following Flash Flood Prone Locations...
Santa Clara Ave at El Vado 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