Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 21 at 5:39PM MST until July 21 at 7:45PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 21, 2026 - 5:39pm
Expires:
July 21, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...East Central Pima County in southeastern Arizona...
* WHEN...Until 745 PM MST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 537 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to several
thunderstorms, one near Three Points and the other southwest and
west of the Tucson International Airport. This will cause urban
and small stream flooding. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has
fallen in spots
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Sahuarita, Green Valley, Drexel Heights, Three Points, Pascua
Pueblo Yaqui Reservation, East Sahuarita, San Xavier Community,
Valencia West, Tucson Estates, Summit, Ryan AirField and San
Xavier Mission.
- This includes the following highways...
Interstate 19 between mile markers 42 and 58. Route 86 between
mile markers 143 and 167. Route 286 between mile markers 38 and
45.
This includes the following Flash Flood Prone Locations...
Country Club Rd at Franco Wash, Santa Clara Ave at El Vado Wash,
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.
Remain alert for flooding even in locations not receiving rain.
Washes, streams, and rivers can become raging killer currents in a
matter of minutes, even from distant rainfall.
Area Description:
Pima, AZ
Forcast Office:
NWS Tucson AZ
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