{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.7e7db8bff901bbb9fdfbfa32ece3102c91e5d598.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Flash Flood Warning issued September 12 at 3:43PM MST until September 12 at 5:30PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-09-12","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.7e7db8bff901bbb9fdfbfa32ece3102c91e5d598.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Tucson AZ"},"word_count":182,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Flash Flood Warning: Flash Flood Warning issued September 12 at 3:43PM MST until September 12 at 5:30PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ\n\n**Severity:** Severe\n**Certainty:** Likely\n**Urgency:** Immediate\n**Areas:** Pima, AZ\n**Issued by:** NWS Tucson AZ\n**Sent:** 2026-09-12T15:43:00-07:00\n**Effective:** 2026-09-12T15:43:00-07:00\n**Expires:** 2026-09-12T17:30:00-07:00\n\n## Description\nAt 343 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms have weakened\nwhich produced heavy rain just to the west of Green Valley. Between 1\nand 2 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or\nexpected to begin shortly.\n\nHAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.\n\nSOURCE...Radar indicated.\n\nIMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,\nhighways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor\ndrainage and low-lying areas.\n\nSome locations that will experience flash flooding include...\nSahuarita and Green Valley.\n\nThis includes Interstate 19 between mile markers 32 and 43.\n\n## Instructions\nTurn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood\ndeaths occur in vehicles.\n\nBe aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.\n\nRemain alert for flooding even in locations not receiving rain.\nWashes, streams, and rivers can become raging killer currents in a\nmatter of minutes, even from distant rainfall."}