TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) – Strong storms rolling through Tucson caused massive swift-water rescues, road closures, and power outages on Wednesday, June 17.
The expected severe weather is why the 13 News First Alert Weather team called a First Alert Weather Day for Tuesday. You can check our forecast HERE and through our free app for Android and Apple devices.
SWIFT-WATER RESCUES
According to first responders, there were at least three swift-water rescues in Tucson.
Tucson Fire Deputy Chief Eric Jakoby said a massive rescue happened in a flooded tunnel in the Santa Cruz River at Interstate 19 and Ajo. It involved nine people…