{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.e6a33781c06702fec366bc1a6b4f1f7a1341aa54.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Flash Flood Warning issued September 12 at 3:14PM MST until September 12 at 5:00PM 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.e6a33781c06702fec366bc1a6b4f1f7a1341aa54.001.1","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":203,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Flash Flood Warning: Flash Flood Warning issued September 12 at 3:14PM MST until September 12 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ\n\n**Severity:** Severe\n**Certainty:** Likely\n**Urgency:** Immediate\n**Areas:** Santa Cruz, AZ\n**Issued by:** NWS Tucson AZ\n**Sent:** 2026-09-12T15:14:00-07:00\n**Effective:** 2026-09-12T15:14:00-07:00\n**Expires:** 2026-09-12T17:00:00-07:00\n\n## Description\nAt 314 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms have diminished\nover the warned area which extends from the Patagonia region west to\nTubac. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is\nongoing or expected 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...\nTubac, Rio Rico, Patagonia, Patagonia Lake State Park, Tumacacori\nand Amado.\n\nThis includes the following highways...\nInterstate 19 between mile markers 15 and 25. Route 82 between mile\nmarkers 12 and 26.\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."}