Tucson received so much rain overnight that a number of roads are closed and a flood warning is in place.
A flood warning is in effect this morning for eastern Pima County until 11 a.m. Washes are running strong, especially in northeast and southeast Tucson.
Also, early this morning, fire crews rescued a man after his car became stuck in an active wash.
a Flood Warning for Urban Areas and Small Streams Remains in Effect until 1100 AM MST Friday for Eastern Pima County. https://t.co/aw6C4VnhLv #azwx pic.twitter.com/QkMR89enMl
โ NWS Tucson (@NWSTucson) February 15, 2019
As well, Mount Lemmon was closed at the base of the mountain early this morning, but has since reopened, according to the Pima County Sheriff's Department. Weather officials say Mount Lemmon could get as much as 7 inches of rain. For updates on Pima County road conditions, callย 520-547-7510.
According toย PCSDย at 8 a.m. Friday,ย other road closures include Overton Road at the Canada del Oro Wash and Agua Caliente Wash crossings at Soldier Trail, Limberlost and Fort Lowell.ย
Still a lot of water flowing in the CDO wash in Catalina. Please do not drive into flowing water. Roads are still wet, drive safe. #GRFDAZ #CommunityFirst #TurnAroundDontDrown pic.twitter.com/kAnJbWGbYC
โ Golder Ranch Fire (@GRFDAZ) February 15, 2019
Synder Road east of Homestead Avenue is also closed, in addition to Old Spanish Trail at Rincon Creek and Tanque Verde Crossings at Wentworth Road and Tanque Verde Loop Road.ย
The Tucson Department of Transportation says Harrison Road is currently closed at the Pantano Wash. Camino de la Tierra is closed at the Rillito.ย
