Flash Flood Warning in Effect for Northeastern Pima County Until 8:30 PM MST
What’s Happening:
A flash flood warning remains in effect due to thunderstorms producing heavy rain. The warning is active until 8:30 PM MST this evening.
Affected Areas:
- Tucson
- Oro Valley
- Marana
- Davis-Monthan Air Force Base
- Casas Adobes
- Drexel Heights
- Flowing Wells
- South Tucson
- Three Points
- Pascua Pueblo Yaqui Reservation
- San Xavier Community
- Tucson Mountain Park
- Valencia West
- Tucson Estates
- Saguaro National Park West
- Tucson International Airport
- Catalina Foothills
- Catalina State Park
- Sabino Canyon Recreation Area
What to Expect:
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- Additional rainfall of up to 1.5 inches possible.
- Flash flooding in creeks, streams, urban areas, highways, streets, and underpasses.
- Main areas of concern include Pima Canyon, Ventana Canyon, Bird Canyon, and Esperero Wash.
Impacts:
- Life-threatening flash flooding is ongoing or expected shortly.
- Flooding may affect travel on Interstate 19, Route 86, Route 77, Interstate 10, and Route 286.
Safety Tips:
- Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads.
- Be aware of your surroundings and avoid driving on flooded roads.
- In hilly terrain, avoid low water crossings during heavy rain.
- Seek alternate routes if needed.
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.
