4:51 PM
— 5:30 PM
SVRTWC
The National Weather Service in Tucson has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
North Central Pima County in southeastern Arizona...
South Central Pinal County in southeastern Arizona...
* Until 530 PM MST.
* At 451 PM MST, a severe thunderstorm was located near Avra Valley,
moving northeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Marana, Avra Valley, Pinal Airpark, Picacho Peak State Park and Red
Rock.
This includes Interstate 10 between mile markers 219 and 236.
4:49 PM
— August 30th, 5:00 AM
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Tucson Metro Area, Southeast Pinal County, Tohono O'odham
Nation, Upper San Pedro River Valley Upper Santa Cruz River
Valley/Altar Valley, Baboquivari Mountains, Catalina and Rincon
Mountains, Dragoon and Mule and Huachuca and Santa Rita Mountains.
* WHEN...Through late Sunday night.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Low-water crossings may be flooded. Flooding may occur in poor
drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- An increase in moisture will bring scattered thunderstorms
Saturday and Sunday. Rainfall rates in excess of 1 inch per hour
are expected with the stronger storms with isolated areas having
the potential of 1-3 inches. Additional rainfall from the
previous day and overnight activity will result in faster
responses in normally dry washes, creeks and roadway dips.
- Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
4:39 PM
— 6:45 PM
At 439 PM MST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between
0.8 and 1.7 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts
up to 0.1 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is
already occurring.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
South Tucson.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 19 between mile markers 61 and 63. Route 86 near mile
marker 171. Interstate 10 between mile markers 260 and 265.
This includes the following streams and drainages...
West Branch Santa Cruz River, Chico, Arroyo and Santa Cruz River.
4:38 PM
— 6:00 PM
At 438 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have
fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.2 inches are possible in
the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Green Valley.
This includes Interstate 19 between mile markers 36 and 41.
4:37 PM
— 5:30 PM
At 437 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have
fallen. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is
expected. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Sonoita and Elgin.
This includes the following highways...
Route 82 between mile markers 24 and 27...and between mile markers 30
and 40. Route 83 between mile markers 22 and 34.
4:26 PM
— 7:30 PM
FFWTWC
The National Weather Service in Tucson has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Central Pima County in southeastern Arizona...
* Until 730 PM MST.
* At 426 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible
in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Kitt Peak and Pan Tak.
This includes Route 86 between mile markers 132 and 149.
3:31 PM
— 6:30 PM
FFWTWC
The National Weather Service in Tucson has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
East Central Pima County in southeastern Arizona...
Northwestern Santa Cruz County in southeastern Arizona...
* Until 630 PM MST.
* At 331 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Green Valley, Amado and Arivaca Junction.
This includes Interstate 19 between mile markers 29 and 35.
This includes the following streams and drainages...
Champurrado Wash, Cerro Prieto Wash, Sopori Wash, Banner Wash, Old
Junction Wash, Altar Wash, Santa Cruz River and Demetrie Wash.
9:39 AM
— 8:00 PM
* WHAT...Scattered strong thunderstorms later this afternoon will
produce wind gusts to 45 to 55 mph resulting in areas of blowing
dust which will reduce visibilities to between one-quarter mile and
one mile at times. Initial development of the blowing dust will be
near Tucson then move to the west and northwest. Dangerously hot
conditions with high temperatures ranging between 104 to 110
degrees and low temperatures 79 to 85 degrees. Major to Extreme
HeatRisk today.
* WHERE...South Central Pinal County, Tohono O'odham Nation, Tucson
Metro Area, and Western Pima County.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM MST this evening.
For the Blowing Dust Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 8 PM MST
this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility.
Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat
events.
9:39 AM
— 8:00 PM
* WHAT...Scattered strong thunderstorms later this afternoon will
produce wind gusts to 45 to 55 mph resulting in areas of blowing
dust which will reduce visibilities to between one-quarter mile and
one mile at times. Initial development of the blowing dust will be
near Tucson then move to the west and northwest. Dangerously hot
conditions with high temperatures ranging between 104 to 110
degrees and low temperatures 79 to 85 degrees. Major to Extreme
HeatRisk today.
* WHERE...South Central Pinal County, Tohono O'odham Nation, Tucson
Metro Area, and Western Pima County.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM MST this evening.
For the Blowing Dust Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 8 PM MST
this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility.
Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat
events.
All border roads a remain closed (the dirt roads directly along the border and all crossover roads leading from South Puerto Blanco Drive to the border) to all public vehicle and pedestrian traffic for public safety. South Puerto Blanco Drive remains open
El Camino De Dos Republicas remains open from SR85 to Gachado Line Camp. Dos Lomitas is not accessible. The southeast border road from Lukeville Port of Entry eastward to the Santa Rosa Mountains is closed to public vehicle and pedestrian traffic.
High Clearance, 4-wheel drive is required from where Pozo Nuevo Road begins along South Puerto Blanch Drive to Bates Well Ranch area. The road is washed out in areas. Bates Well Ranch is still accessible from the north on Darby Well Road.
The Kris Eggle Visitor Center will be opening at 11 am on July 4th, 2024. The building will close at 4 pm, as per normal hours of operation. All scenic drives and hikes will remain open unless posted otherwise.
The Kris Eggle Visitor Center will be closed all day on December 24th and 25th, 2024 for the Christmas holiday. All scenic drives, hikes, and campgrounds will remain open unless posted otherwise.
For camping reservations, please visit Recreation.gov
Feral dogs may be present at the Twin Peaks Campground and around the Kris Eggle Visitor Center. Visitors should not attempt to feed or water these dogs or approach them in any way as they may carry disease or become hostile.
Effective Monday, May 12, 2025, the monument will be under Stage Two fire restrictions. Burning charcoal or wood, including smoking and fireworks are prohibited in all areas within the monument except for liquid petroleum or propane stoves
Road crews will be clearing vegetation along State Route 85 beginning September 16, 2025 and throughout the remainder of the week. Motorists are advised to drive with caution as there may be workers and/or equipment in the road.