Debris Flow — Graham, Arizona

2022-07-28 · near Copper Creek, Graham, Arizona

Event narrative

Heavy rain of 2-3 in 90 minutes in Aravaipa Canyon caused a debris flow and flash flood along the creek through the wilderness area.

Wider weather episode

Scattered slow moving thunderstorms developed over southeast Arizona during the morning and afternoon. Heavy rain resulted in flash flooding in Pinal County, the Tucson Metro area and over the Contreras Fire burn scar.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1050042. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.