Flash Flood Watch
Issued by NWS Tucson, AZ
Issued by NWS Tucson, AZ
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WGUS65 KTWC 141950
FFATWC
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Tucson AZ
1250 PM MST Mon Sep 14 2026
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Upper Santa Cruz River Valley/Altar Valley-Tucson Metro Area-
South Central Pinal County-Southeast Pinal County-Upper San Pedro
River Valley-Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet-Upper Gila
River Valley-Galiuro and Pinaleno Mountains-Chiricahua Mountains-
Dragoon and Mule and Huachuca and Santa Rita Mountains-Catalina
and Rincon Mountains-
Including the cities of Marana, Benson, Chiricahua N.M., Mammoth,
Green Valley, Sierra Vista, Nogales, Mount Graham, Picacho Peak State
Park, Canelo Hills, Mount Lemmon, Oracle, Vail, Clifton, Madera
Canyon, Safford, Summerhaven, Bisbee, Tucson, Willcox, and Douglas
1250 PM MST Mon Sep 14 2026
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...A portion of Southeast Arizona, including the following
areas, Catalina and Rincon Mountains, Chiricahua Mountains, Dragoon
and Mule and Huachuca and Santa Rita Mountains, Eastern Cochise
County below 5000 feet, Galiuro and Pinaleno Mountains, South
Central Pinal County, Southeast Pinal County, Tucson Metro Area,
Upper Gila River Valley, Upper San Pedro River Valley and Upper
Santa Cruz River Valley/Altar Valley.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Low-water crossings
may be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Well above normal moisture levels for September are expected to
result in scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms capable
of producing heavy rainfall today. Rain totals of 1 to 2 inches
are expected with the stronger storms with isolated amounts over
2 inches possible. Areas that received substantial rainfall over
the past 72 hours will be more susceptible to flash flooding.
This rainfall will result in faster response in washes, creeks,
and storm drainages.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
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