Flash Flood Warning for Southern Cochise County

Source: NOAA · Southern Cochise County, AZ

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NWS Tucson has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Southern Cochise County in southeastern Arizona until 9:00 PM MST.

The weather record, at a glance

Record type
Flash Flood Warning
Affected area
Southern Cochise County, AZ
Issued
September 14, 2026
Issuing authority
NWS Tucson AZ

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Alert Details

Flash Flood Warning issued by NWS Tucson AZ. Effective from 2026-09-13T18:57:00-07:00 until 2026-09-13T21:00:00-07:00. Severity: Severe. Urgency: Immediate. Certainty: Likely.

Affected Areas

Southern Cochise County in southeastern Arizona. Mainly rural areas.

What You Should Do

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.

Expected Conditions

At 6:57 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.7 and 1.3 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Hazard: Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. 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

Alert effective starting 2026-09-13T18:57:00-07:00 and ends 2026-09-13T21:00:00-07:00.

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NWS Tucson has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Southern Cochise County in southeastern Arizona until 9:00 PM MST.
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This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
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This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
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