Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 21 at 3:26PM MST until July 21 at 6:30PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 21, 2026 - 3:26pm
Expires:
July 21, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Northwestern Cochise County in southeastern Arizona...
Northeastern Pima County in southeastern Arizona...
Southern Pinal County in southeastern Arizona...
* WHEN...Until 630 PM MST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry washes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 326 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Up to 1 inch of rain has fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the
area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. Expect
water to fill washes within the Santa Catalina Mountains and near
Catalina State Park.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Catalina, Oro Valley, Saddlebrooke, Tortolita, Mount
Lemmon/Summerhaven, Saguaro National Park East, Catalina State
Park, Redington and Cascabel.
- This includes Route 77 between mile markers 81 and 90.
This includes the following Flash Flood Prone Locations...
E Wilds Rd at the Canada del Oro.
- 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; Pima, AZ; Pinal, AZ
Forcast Office:
NWS Tucson AZ
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