Flash Flood Warning for Vail and Corona De Tucson, AZ
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NWS Tucson has issued a Flash Flood Warning for East Central Pima County until 7:45 PM MST due to thunderstorms producing heavy rain.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- East Central Pima 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 4:46 PM MST September 14, 2026 until 7:45 PM MST September 14, 2026. Severity: Severe. Certainty: Likely. Urgency: Immediate.
Affected Areas
East Central Pima County in southeastern Arizona, including Vail and Corona De Tucson. Specific locations include Route 83 between mile markers 55 and 58, Houghton Rd from I-10 & Sahuarita Rd, Sahuarita Rd west of Wilmot Rd, Andrada Rd east of Wentworth Rd, and Calle Rinconada Rd from Andrada Rd to Sahuarita Rd.
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
Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Hazard is flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
Timeline
Alert effective September 14 at 4:46 PM MST and expires September 14 at 7:45 PM MST.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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