Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 18 at 12:57PM MST until July 18 at 4:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 18, 2026 - 12:57pm
Expires:
July 18, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...East Central Pima County in southeastern Arizona...
* WHEN...Until 400 PM MST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Some
low-water crossings may become impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1257 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.75 and 1.5 inches of rain
have fallen.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Box Canyon Wash, Demetrie Wash, Santa Cruz River, Sopori Wash and
Old Junction Wash. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 0.75
inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will
result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Sahuarita and Green Valley.
- This includes Interstate 19 between mile markers 32 and 49.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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: