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Flash Flood Warning
Issued: 10:15 PM Jul. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON FOR EAST CENTRAL COCHISE COUNTY...

At 315 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have
fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in
the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.

HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Rucker Canyon.

This includes the following streams and drainages...
Cave Creek, Ash Creek, Leslie Creek, Whitewater Draw, Rucker
Canyon, Turkey Creek, East Turkey Creek, Pridham Creek, Pinery
Creek and Witch Creek.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.

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FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED;
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE

Flash Flood Warning
Issued: 10:10 PM Jul. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON FOR SOUTHERN COCHISE COUNTY...

At 310 PM MST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between
0.8 and 1.2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts
of 0.2 to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding
is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Bisbee and Naco.

This includes the following highways...
Route 90 near mile marker 336. Route 80 between mile markers 333 and
353. Route 92 between mile markers 349 and 355.

This includes the following streams and drainages...
San Pedro River, Whitewater Draw and Spring Creek.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Remain alert for flooding even in locations not receiving rain.
Washes, streams, and rivers can become raging killer currents in a
matter of minutes, even from distant rainfall.

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FLASH FLOOD...RADAR AND GAUGE INDICATED

Flash Flood Warning
Issued: 10:05 PM Jul. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
The National Weather Service in Tucson has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southwestern Cochise County in southeastern Arizona...
Southeastern Santa Cruz County in southeastern Arizona...

* Until 600 PM MST.

* At 305 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.8 and 1.3 inches of
rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Parker Canyon Lake, Canelo, Lochiel and Coronado National Memorial.

This includes Route 83 between mile markers 3 and 18.

This includes the following streams and drainages...
Babocomari River, San Pedro River, Harshaw Creek and Santa Cruz
River.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.

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FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

Flash Flood Warning
Issued: 9:42 PM Jul. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
The National Weather Service in Tucson has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
South Central Cochise County in southeastern Arizona...

* Until 545 PM MST.

* At 242 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 0.8 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Bisbee-Douglas Airport and McNeal.

This includes Route 191 between mile markers 7 and 22.

This includes the following streams and drainages...
Leslie Creek, Big Bend Creek and Whitewater Draw.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

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FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

Flood Watch
Issued: 9:36 PM Jul. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Scattered showers and thunderstorms will be capable of
producing very heavy rain in a short period of time. The excessive
rain will lead to increased chances for flash flooding. The heavy
rain will also lead to significant flow in area washes, creeks, and
rivers.

* WHERE...A portion of Southeast Arizona, including the following
areas, Chiricahua Mountains, Dragoon and Mule and Huachuca and
Santa Rita Mountains, Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet,
Galiuro and Pinaleno Mountains, Upper Gila River Valley and Upper
San Pedro River Valley.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Daytime heating will combine with a very moist atmosphere to
produce scattered showers and thunderstorms which will be capable
of very heavy rain. Isolated rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches are
possible.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

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