Flash Flood Warning Extended: Heavy Rain and Life-Threatening Conditions in North Central Pima County
What’s Happening:
The National Weather Service in Tucson has extended a Flash Flood Warning for North Central Pima County in southeastern Arizona until 9:30 PM MST. Thunderstorms are producing heavy rain, with flash flooding ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
Affected Areas:
- Avra Valley
- Saguaro National Park West
- Picture Rocks
- Flash flood-prone locations include Manville Rd at Brawley Wash and Twin Peaks Rd between Sanders and Sandario.
What to Expect:
- Rainfall between 1.6 and 1.8 inches has already fallen.
- Additional rainfall up to 1 inch is possible.
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Impacts:
- Life-threatening flash flooding of creeks, streams, urban areas, highways, streets, and underpasses.
- Considerable risk of damage in affected areas.
Safety Tips:
- Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
- Avoid driving on flooded roads and be aware of your surroundings.
- Stay away from river banks and culverts; they can become unstable and unsafe.
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.
