Flash Flood Warning for Brawley Wash in North Central Pima County
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NWS Tucson has issued a Flash Flood Warning for North Central Pima County until 4:00 AM MST due to heavy flow along Brawley Wash.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Pima County, Arizona
- Issued
- September 17, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Tucson AZ
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Alert Details
Flash Flood Warning issued by NWS Tucson AZ. Effective from September 16 at 10:15 PM MST until September 17 at 4:00 AM MST. Alert type code: FFW.
Affected Areas
North Central Pima County in southeastern Arizona, including Tucson Estates and Picture Rocks. Specific location: Brawley Wash at Milewide Road and Manville Rd at Brawley Wash.
What You Should Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Expected Conditions
At 10:15 PM MST, an automated river gauge along the Brawley Wash at Milewide Road indicated a heavy flow of 2300 cfs that was still rising. Hazard: Flash flooding caused by heavy rain. Impact: Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
Timeline
The warning is in effect until 4:00 AM MST on September 17.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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