Flood Warning in Effect Until 11:15 PM MST: Ongoing Flooding in Southeastern Arizona
Whatās Happening:
A Flood Warning remains in effect due to excessive rainfall in southeastern Arizona. Flooding is ongoing and will continue until 11:15 PM MST. No additional rainfall is expected, but water levels in rivers and streams are rising due to runoff.
Affected Areas:
- Northwestern Cochise County
- Southwestern Graham County
- Northeastern Pima County
- Southeastern Pinal County
What to Expect:
- Flooding of rivers, creeks, and streams.
- Low-water crossings are inundated and may be impassable.
- 1 to 3.5 inches of rain have fallen earlier, contributing to current conditions.
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Impacts:
- Flooding in areas such as Catalina, Oro Valley, Marana, and Oracle.
- Flood-prone locations include River Rd at San Pedro River and Silverbell Rd near Ina Rd.
- Highways affected: Route 79 (mile markers 92-94), Route 77 (mile markers 73-101), Interstate 10 (mile markers 243-249).
Safety Tips:
- Avoid flooded roads and low-water crossings.
- Turn around, don't drownāmost flood deaths occur in vehicles.
When to Check Back:
Monitor weather.gov or tucson.com/weather for updates.
This weather alert was produced with AI assistance using National Weather Service data.
