Arizona Minor Flood Advisory | Effective 07/20/2026 17:28

Headline: 
Flood Advisory issued July 20 at 5:28PM MST until July 20 at 6:45PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Event: 
Flood Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 20, 2026 - 5:28pm
Expires: 
July 20, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...East Central Cochise County in southeastern Arizona... * WHEN...Until 645 PM MST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Some low-water crossings may become impassable. River or stream flows are elevated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 528 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause small stream flooding. Overflowing poor drainage areas will cause minor flooding in the advisory area. Between 0.8 and 1.8 inches of rain have fallen. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Pridham Creek, Whitewater Draw, Leslie Creek, Pinery Creek, Ash Creek, Cave Creek, Stanford Creek, Turkey Creek and Witch Creek. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Rucker Canyon. - This includes Route 181 between mile markers 43 and 54. This includes the following Flash Flood Prone Locations... Hwy 181 at Turkey Creek. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction: 
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.
Area Description: 
Cochise, AZ
Forcast Office: 
NWS Tucson AZ