TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — The flash flood watch has been allowed to expire as things clear up Sunday evening in the Tucson area.
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7/25/21
10:50 p.m.
Flash Flood Watch has been allowed to expire with things clearing up tonight. Still some flooded areas out there that will take a while to dry out. pic.twitter.com/C5tdxCNlxm
— Brian Brennan (@BrianBrennanTV) July 26, 2021
6:06 p.m.
Potential for heavy showers and storms exist for this evening which could lead to more flooding. But overall, the activity is becoming more isolated as this record breaking system moves out of our area. Flash Flood Watch still in effect until midnight. pic.twitter.com/wpjHdLKDpP
— Brian Brennan (@BrianBrennanTV) July 26, 2021
5:45 p.m.
The Flood Warning has expired. https://t.co/fku1DBZJrr #azwx
— NWS Tucson (@NWSTucson) July 26, 2021
5:44 p.m.
Here's a look at radar estimated rainfall amounts over the previous 24 hours. A large portion of SE AZ received 1" or more (yellow on the map). More reports here: https://t.co/9XnBOWncgD #azwx pic.twitter.com/gwyc0HMGqh
— NWS Tucson (@NWSTucson) July 26, 2021
5:44 p.m.
The Flood Advisory has expired. https://t.co/7TVGSIJ2Md #azwx
— NWS Tucson (@NWSTucson) July 26, 2021
5:31 p.m.
The National Weather Service in Tucson has Issued a Flood Advisory. https://t.co/1LnDYNg5Es #azwx pic.twitter.com/Dnhc2UpqBJ
— NWS Tucson (@NWSTucson) July 25, 2021
4:49 p.m.
4.03" of rain at the Tucson airport since Thursday! This is more rainfall then the late July flooding event of 2006. This recent soaking rain was a little more spread out so we ended up with less destruction and flash flooding, but still several areas impacted by flooding. pic.twitter.com/7d1roJz0a1
— Brian Brennan (@BrianBrennanTV) July 25, 2021
4:35 p.m.
The National Weather Service in Tucson has Issued a Flood Warning. https://t.co/Y1tTrj7ii1 #azwx pic.twitter.com/Y8YOhvS833
— NWS Tucson (@NWSTucson) July 25, 2021
4:06 p.m.
The Flood Warning has expired. https://t.co/Z2to0z6viO #azwx
— NWS Tucson (@NWSTucson) July 25, 2021
4:05 p.m.
The Flood Advisory has expired. https://t.co/fMicJcblNR #azwx
— NWS Tucson (@NWSTucson) July 25, 2021
4:04 p.m.
The National Weather Service in Tucson has Issued a Small Stream Flood Advisory for North Central Pima County in Southeastern Arizona. https://t.co/hHn0b515Qw #azwx pic.twitter.com/xS3M7erkKJ
— NWS Tucson (@NWSTucson) July 25, 2021
4:03 p.m.
At 3:20 pm MST, the showers were becoming more scattered across southeast Arizona late this afternoon. However, isolated thunderstorms were developing over Cochise and the western half of Pima counties. Movement was north at 5-10 mph. #azwx pic.twitter.com/aaFjWSWssv
— NWS Tucson (@NWSTucson) July 25, 2021
4:02 p.m.
The National Weather Service in Tucson has Issued a Flood Warning for Central Santa Cruz County in Southeastern Arizona. https://t.co/Y0ov0S1jMw #azwx pic.twitter.com/QOTnPwmJD3
— NWS Tucson (@NWSTucson) July 25, 2021
4:01 p.m.
3:15 p.m.
Here's what meteorologist Brian Brennan says about the Flood Warning in effect for Sunday:
Flood Warning until 3 AM in the highlighted area. From tjhe NWS: Some Locations That Will Experience Flooding Include...
— Brian Brennan (@BrianBrennanTV) July 25, 2021
Portions Of Rio Rico (Including Pendleton Drive) And Patagonia Lake State Park. pic.twitter.com/DpBwudyOmb
2:35 p.m.
Crews responded to Avra Valley Rd & Sandario this afternoon for a swift water rescue. Driver helped to safety, no injuries.
— Northwest Fire (@NorthwestFire) July 25, 2021
Thank you to @TucsonFireDept, Avra Valley Fire & @MaranaPD for assistance on this call. Please turn around if you encounter a flooded area. pic.twitter.com/IErChRUPgT
1:32 p.m.
12:51 pm 1 of 2: Here is an image of area rainfall over the past 12 hours. Additional rain overnight was impressive, with one location north of Picture Rocks exceeding 3 inches! @pcoehms #azwx pic.twitter.com/kTg3tZDEGB
— NWS Tucson (@NWSTucson) July 25, 2021
1:29 p.m.
This message is from the Pima County Office of Emergency Management and the Pima County Regional Flood Control District.
— Pima County OEM (@pcoemhs) July 25, 2021
Flooding on Franco Wash is expected out of banks. Do not cross flooded roads. Flooded homes possible, particularly in the vicinity of https://t.co/Wu9W0hE5o3
This message is from the Pima County Office of Emergency Management and the Pima County Regional Flood Control District.
— Pima County OEM (@pcoemhs) July 25, 2021
Flooding in the Finger Rock Wash is possible out of banks north of Skyline Road. Home flooding possible. Do not cross flooded roads. I https://t.co/V7itagQQga
12:55 p.m.
It may be awhile before Harrison Rd reopens @ the Pantano Wash. Stay Safe Tucson! pic.twitter.com/6yzg2Fb2GO
— Tucson Department of Transportation & Mobility (@Tucson_DTM) July 25, 2021
12:22 p.m.
Not even 2 hours ago this path wasn’t flooded. Now, completely overrun by water. We’ll have the latest on @kgun9 at 12:30p pic.twitter.com/rL3WtgtGSw
— Greg Bradbury (@gbradbury2) July 25, 2021
11:58 a.m.
At 11:45 am MST, light to moderate rainfall continues across portions of southeast Arizona. Movement is now to the north at around 10 mph as the upper low begins to shift to our west. A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect until midnight tonight. Turn around, don't drown. #azwx pic.twitter.com/VXPgmbsdfw
— NWS Tucson (@NWSTucson) July 25, 2021
11:57 a.m.
The National Weather Service in Tucson has Issued a Flood Advisory. https://t.co/SmzxDkGjxM #azwx pic.twitter.com/DAPjnEs2il
— NWS Tucson (@NWSTucson) July 25, 2021
11:46 a.m.
Wettest monsoon to date thru July 25th! pic.twitter.com/4j3tKTbMRu
— Brian Brennan (@BrianBrennanTV) July 25, 2021
11:17 a.m.
This is the wettest monsoon to date through July 25th! Monsoon 2021 5.82" of rain so far. pic.twitter.com/iqBYadcwXE
— Brian Brennan (@BrianBrennanTV) July 25, 2021
11:00 a.m.
10:57 a.m.
Here's what KGUN 9 meteorologist Brian Brennan has on rainfall total so far this Monsoon 2021:
The Tucson airport has had 1.36" of rain so far today... almost as much as the entire dry 2020 monsoon (1.62"). The airport had .29 on Thursday, .75 on Friday, and 1.49 on Saturday. pic.twitter.com/5qj6Fe5IGK
— Brian Brennan (@BrianBrennanTV) July 25, 2021
10:54 a.m.
Monsoon 2021 for the record books in Tucson through July 25th with 5.82" as of 1037 am.
— NWS Tucson (@NWSTucson) July 25, 2021
July 5.65" ranks 4th wettest July and 6th wettest calendar month on record. #azwx pic.twitter.com/l22EVZacRp
10:52 a.m.
Catalina Highway at milepost 4 is down to one lane, at this time due to rocks in the roadway, according to PCSD.
10:44 a.m.
Flash Flood Warning including Vail AZ until 1:30 PM MST pic.twitter.com/82DzrQFIwJ
— NWS Tucson (@NWSTucson) July 25, 2021
10:42 a.m.
10:24 p.m.
The National Weather Service in Tucson has Issued a Flood Warning. https://t.co/DZYZIfdUtG #azwx pic.twitter.com/YqmccdpjxP
— NWS Tucson (@NWSTucson) July 25, 2021
10:07 a.m.
Flash Flood Warning including Sahuarita AZ, Green Valley AZ, Corona de Tucson AZ until 1:00 PM MST pic.twitter.com/evxfHwqPWt
— NWS Tucson (@NWSTucson) July 25, 2021
10:06 a.m.
The National Weather Service in Tucson has Issued a Flood Warning for Northeastern Pima County in Southeastern Arizona. https://t.co/ZPiIO4tt7i #azwx pic.twitter.com/zQ8x7kUSKd
— NWS Tucson (@NWSTucson) July 25, 2021
9:47 a.m.
9:35 a.m.
Avoid the Loop this weekend, still lots of damage from storms and unsafe conditions. Also, almost all underpasses are closed. pic.twitter.com/SXA05vJpce
— Official Pima County (@pimaarizona) July 25, 2021
9:31 a.m.
Update from Sabino Canyon. Turn around, don’t drown ⛈ @kgun9 pic.twitter.com/334lmTtuyT
— Greg Bradbury (@gbradbury2) July 25, 2021
Lots of flooded areas right now near Sabino Canyon. Do what this person did! Turn around, don’t drown! @kgun9 pic.twitter.com/3f34JMw9Fq
— Greg Bradbury (@gbradbury2) July 25, 2021
9:29 a.m.
Flash Flood Warning including Cactus Forest AZ until 12:30 PM MST pic.twitter.com/9kaZ9g4HEl
— NWS Tucson (@NWSTucson) July 25, 2021
Flash Flood Warning including Cactus Forest AZ until 12:30 PM MST pic.twitter.com/9kaZ9g4HEl
— NWS Tucson (@NWSTucson) July 25, 2021
9:27 a.m.
This message is from the Pima County Office of Emergency Management and the Pima County Regional Flood Control District.
— Pima County OEM (@pcoemhs) July 25, 2021
Flooding in the Finger Rock Wash is possible out of banks north of Skyline Road. Home flooding possible. Do not cross flooded roads. I https://t.co/V7itagQQga
9:19 a.m.
The National Weather Service in Tucson has Issued an Urban and Small Stream Flood Advisory. https://t.co/8cC43zWV0g #azwx pic.twitter.com/f5sdUjxSox
— NWS Tucson (@NWSTucson) July 25, 2021
9:17 a.m.
Crews responded to two crashes on I-10 this morning, between Avra Valley Rd & Tangerine. This is one of those incidents - one patient extricated & transported with minor injuries.
— Northwest Fire (@NorthwestFire) July 25, 2021
Please slow down during this non-stop rain event! Plan ahead for a longer drive. pic.twitter.com/daz67y9Qqm
9:09 a.m.
As of early Sunday morning, the Pima County Sheriff's Department closed roadways in Sahuarita due to flooding. Drivers are advised to find alternate routes, as traffic will be delayed. The following roads remain closed at this time:
- Sahuarita Road will be closed in both directions between East Comsoft Place and South Wilmot Road.
- Sahuarita Road and East Santa Rita Road closed between East Santa Rita Road and East Dawson Road.
- East Dawson Road will be closed between South Santa Rita Road and South Alvernon Way.
8:55 a.m.
The National Weather Service in Tucson has Issued a Flood Warning for Central Pima County in Southeastern Arizona. https://t.co/OfsJB4ZUSC #azwx pic.twitter.com/edtQNrQiF1
— NWS Tucson (@NWSTucson) July 25, 2021
8:43 a.m.
McClellan Wash just northeast of I-10 between Red Rock and Picacho. A #FlashFloodWarning remains in effect through 10:30 AM MST between Cortaro and Eloy in areas around and northeast of I-10. #azwx pic.twitter.com/o9kEY6DS9B
— NWS Tucson (@NWSTucson) July 25, 2021
8:31 a.m.
Flash Flood Warning continues for Marana AZ, Eloy AZ, Red Rock AZ until 10:30 AM MST pic.twitter.com/O3QLmVnnhC
— NWS Tucson (@NWSTucson) July 25, 2021
8:02 a.m.
Another wet morning!
— Brian Brennan (@BrianBrennanTV) July 25, 2021
Our Storm Shield weather app shows the Flash Flood Warning until 9:30am for portions of the northwest and the rest of Tucson in a flood advisory.
From the National Weather Service: pic.twitter.com/9l1cIcvQEC
7:29 a.m.
At 7:25 am MST, areas of light to moderate rain (with isolated pockets of heavy rainfall) continue across portions of SE Arizona. This rain is falling on already saturated soils and an Flash Flood Watch continues in effect until midnight tonight. Turn around, don't drown. #azwx pic.twitter.com/o0Z31dGK9f
— NWS Tucson (@NWSTucson) July 25, 2021
7/24/21
9:36 p.m.
Small Stream Flood Advisory until 12:30 AM in outlined area. Over an inch of rain has fallen. Locations include Sahuarita and Green Valley. Turn Around, Don't Drown. pic.twitter.com/aR1rBD5LbV
— Brian Brennan (@BrianBrennanTV) July 25, 2021
4:12 p.m.
Flood Warning in the Tohono O'Odham Nation. Highway 21 bridge could become impassable. pic.twitter.com/iAN03nIyCz
— Brian Brennan (@BrianBrennanTV) July 24, 2021
4:09 p.m.
The National Weather Service in Tucson has Issued a Flood Warning for Central Pima County in Southeastern Arizona. https://t.co/ktxRlGw3ye #azwx pic.twitter.com/YMxehIcta7
— NWS Tucson (@NWSTucson) July 24, 2021
2:29 p.m.
No reports of closures but please check AZ511 dot gov.
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) July 24, 2021
1:11 p.m.
7-day and 30-day rainfall totals across eastern Pima County (courtesy of our partners at the Pima County Regional Flood Control District).
— NWS Tucson (@NWSTucson) July 24, 2021
A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect through Sunday evening. Turn around, don't drown. #azwx pic.twitter.com/EYmytZwzvQ
11:59 a.m.
The Flood Warning has been canceled. https://t.co/yBp1ZUIWUb #azwx
— NWS Tucson (@NWSTucson) July 24, 2021
11:21 a.m.
11:18 a.m.
With continuing rain across southern Arizona, Pima County is advising against using The Chuck Huckelberry Loop over the weekend, according to a press release from Pima County. Running water may increase the chance for a more slippery and dangerous path to walk, run, or bike across.
As of Friday afternoon, the following places on The Loop are closed:
- All underpasses on the Rillito, Pantano and Julian
- Cañada del Oro Magee Road underpass
- Santa Cruz east bank, south of Ina Road
- Santa Cruz west bank, between Sunset Road and Camino del Cerro Road
Please contact the Pima County Sheriff’s Road Condition Hotline at 520-547-7510 before you head out this weekend. Stay safe, Pima County!#TurnAroundDontDrown #BePrepared #Monsoon2021 https://t.co/asLOykQSCN
— PimaCountyDOT (@PimaCountyDOT) July 23, 2021
11:10 a.m.
It was a nicer, quieter start to the morning with just a steady light to moderate rain. Heavier downpours within the rain may be heading our way for the afternoon hours. pic.twitter.com/CYiIW86ONK
— Brian Brennan (@BrianBrennanTV) July 24, 2021
10:54 p.m.
1045am radar update:
— NWS Tucson (@NWSTucson) July 24, 2021
A wide swath of light to moderate rain is moving through southern Arizona. We may start to see locally heavier downpours embedded in this rain as we move into the afternoon hours. #azwx pic.twitter.com/n6behlvl5K
9:32 a.m.
All fields will remain closed Saturday, according to Tucson Parks and Recreation.
Fields closed today, July 24. https://t.co/EQlXYdqXCY
— Tucson Parks and Rec (@TucsonParksRec) July 24, 2021
8:20 a.m.
A steady wall of rain will continue to move across the metro over the next hour or two. This will add to the already saturated soil, and more cause urban and small stream flooding. Stay tuned for updates on watches, warnigns,and closures. pic.twitter.com/zYUJ6HTm65
— April Madison (@AprilMadisonWX) July 24, 2021
7:44 a.m.
Here's an update from KGUN 9 Meteorologist April Madison.
7:29 a.m.
Good Morning rain! More on the way this morning and later today. Movement to the SE. possible rumbles of thunder this morning, but mostly it’s about the wet stuff moving into our already saturated area. Flood watch in effect through tomorrow evening. pic.twitter.com/0kMPbIItwH
— Brian Brennan (@BrianBrennanTV) July 24, 2021
6:45 a.m.
634 am: Showers, possibly a rumble or two of thunder, will continue to push the S/SE across the southeast over the next couple of hours. The heavier showers may produce up to 0.35" of rain. More showers/T-storms in the forecast for today. #azwx pic.twitter.com/5UtqZZrBW3
— NWS Tucson (@NWSTucson) July 24, 2021
4:50 a.m.
