Widespread heavy rainfall and flash flooding occurred from Santa Cruz and southwest Cochise counties northwest across eastern Pima and southern Pinal counties. Tropical Storm Javier caused the marked increase in moisture across the area.

Flash Flood in COCHISE, ARIZONA
From 09-AUG-16 06:15:00 to 09-AUG-16 08:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: PALOMINAS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy rain of about 2.5 inches in 1 hour caused flash flooding south of Sierra Vista. Miller Creek overflowed Moson Rd while Ramsey Rd and Arabian Rd were also flooded.

Flash Flood in SANTA CRUZ, ARIZONA
From 09-AUG-16 07:30:00 to 09-AUG-16 09:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: PATAGONIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Local Official

Three to four inches or more of rainfall in one to two hours caused Sonoita Creek to overflow its banks into parts of Patagonia. Eight mobile homes were evacuated as a precaution with water 18 inches deep surrounding them. An additional 14 homes were also evacuated. Only minimal damage occurred to the skirting of these homes since they were elevated off the surface.

Flood in SANTA CRUZ, ARIZONA
From 09-AUG-16 13:10:00 to 09-AUG-16 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: (OLS) NOGALES INTL ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Three to four inches of rainfall in 1 to 2 upstream, Sonoita Creek overtopped the spillway at Patagonia Lake and flooded areas below the Lake downstream to Rio Rico. A portion of Pendelton Drive near Avenida Coatimundi in Rio Rico where Sonoita Creek crosses the road was barricaded during the day. At 2115 LST a motorist was stranded after he drove around the barricades and attempted to cross the water.

Flash Flood in PIMA, ARIZONA
From 09-AUG-16 09:15:00 to 09-AUG-16 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: (DMA)DAVIS MONTHAN A
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy rain of 1.5 to 2.5 inches in 90 minutes caused widespread flash flooding in Tucson and resulted in a total of 45 stranded motorist calls and 8 swift water rescues. One rescue involved a Pima County Supervisor, who was swept away in her vehicle near Ft. Lowell and Oracle Rd. Flood waters caused major road damage near Lee St. and Santa Rosa Avenue. The Stone St. underpass was flooded to a depth of 8 feet. Flash flooding also caused delays and closures along Sandario Rd in Picture Rocks. Near Silverbell Rd and Speedway Rd, multiple lower level townhouses incurred flood damage. A few residences in Green Valley suffered minor flooding.

Flood in PINAL, ARIZONA
From 09-AUG-16 16:00:00 to 11-AUG-16 09:45:00 (MST-7)
Location: FRIENDLY CORNERS
Flood cause: Dam / Levee Break
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rain upstream from Tucson and along smaller washes near Ironwood National Monument caused strong flows in the Santa Cruz River, which breached a dirt barrier near Sunland Gin Road south of Arizona City. The water reached four feet at its maximum depth. The roadway was closed for nearly two days which cutoff the only access for residents of Silverbell Estates to the southwest.

Flash Flood in SANTA CRUZ, ARIZONA
From 09-AUG-16 08:45:00 to 09-AUG-16 11:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: RIO RICO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rain caused Peck Canyon to overflow its banks and flood adjacent streets in Rio Rico.