Flash Flood Warning: Heavy Rain and Flooding in Southwestern Pima County
What’s Happening:
The National Weather Service in Tucson has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Southwestern Pima County until 5:15 AM MST. Thunderstorms are producing heavy rain, with radar indicating ongoing or imminent flash flooding.
Affected Areas:
- Vamori
- Cowlic
- Vamori Wash, Baboquivari Wash, Fresnal Wash, Chukut Kuk Wash, Topawa Wash, Big Wash
What to Expect:
- Rainfall rates of 1 inch per hour.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch possible.
- Flash flooding in small creeks and streams, streets, and low-lying areas.
Impacts:
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- Flooding of small creeks and streams.
- Flooding of streets and poor drainage areas.
- Potential for the Vamori Wash at Kom Vo to exceed bankfull within 3 hours.
Safety Tips:
- Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads.
- Be especially cautious at night when flooding dangers are harder to recognize.
- Avoid driving on flooded roads.
- Stay aware of your surroundings.
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.
