Calamity
HighSevere WeatherCalamity Score: 40

Severe Weather near Sierra Vista

CochiseUnited StatesNOAA

Right now

The most recent data we hold from NOAA arrived 4 minutes ago, and this point is in it.

7 other detections within 20 km in the last 24 hours, the nearest 8 km from here.

This alert is in force until 10 September 2026, 07:15 UTC.

It is the 5th strongest of the 90 detections recorded within 20 km of this point since 13 April 2026. Another comparable one was recorded here earlier the same day. 13 more were recorded here in the fortnight before it.

What the source measured

NOAA reported: Flash Flood Warning issued September 9 at 9:13PM MST until September 10 at 12:15AM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

An estimated 43,355 people live within 50 km of this point.

Nearby, since 13 April 2026

How we know

Confirmed by 3 independent sources, including NOAA.

Our own score for this event is 40 out of 100, at 91 % confidence.

The score is ours, computed from intensity, exposed population and local history — not the source’s.

Computed under scoring rules v4. Rows carrying other versions were judged by different rules and are not directly comparable.

Event Data

TypeSevere Weather
SeverityHigh
Calamity Score (ours)40 / 100
Our confidence91%
Coordinates31.7220, -110.1439
Nearest CitySierra Vista (24 km)
Population Exposed43.4K within 50 km
Impact Tiersignificant
Timestamp2026-09-10T04:13:00.000Z
Sourcehttps://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.73dcc547b0444b576ff33a34f43d972c3245b99a.001.1

Score Breakdown

50
intensity
40
population
0
cascading
80
historical

Technical Details

EventFlash Flood Warning
UrgencyImmediate
CertaintyLikely
AreaDescCochise, AZ
HeadlineFlash Flood Warning issued September 9 at 9:13PM MST until September 10 at 12:15AM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Expires2026-09-10T00:15:00-07:00
SenderNameNWS Tucson AZ
HasExactCoordstrue
MergedCount3
MergedIds["noaa_urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.73dcc547b0444b576ff33a34f43d972c3245b99a.001.1","noaa_urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.29ad44e293fc2e4b9feafb1ed49ef60344e59e16.001.1","noaa_urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.5db7b38ddf87cd37fb554bbae889b272398495ce.001.1"]
Spc ReportTypewind
Spc Speed78
Spc Location11 ENE Patagonia
Spc CountySanta Cruz
Spc StateAZ
Spc CommentsPublic weather station recorded wind gust of 78 mph. (TWC)
Iem TypeSummaryG
Iem Magnitude78
Iem UnitMPH
Iem City11 ENE Patagonia

Safety Information

During flooding: never walk, swim, or drive through floodwaters. Six inches of moving water can knock you down, and one foot of water can sweep away a vehicle. Move to higher ground if waters rise. After flooding, avoid contact with floodwater which may contain sewage, chemicals, or debris. Follow local emergency service guidance.

Series begins 8 March 2026. Comparisons refer to that period only. Collection gap: 14-26 August 2026.

This data is aggregated algorithmically from scientific sources. Not a replacement for official emergency warnings.

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