Flash Flood — La Paz, Arizona

2022-08-09 · near Wall, La Paz, Arizona

Event narrative

Flooding was reported along SR-95 Northbound near Cyprus Mine Road. No damages or injuries were reported.

Wider weather episode

Under a favorable easterly flow, a subtle disturbance in the upper-levels moved across southwest Arizona into southeast California, resulting in diurnally induced thunderstorm activity across the area during the early afternoon hours. High instability (SBCAPE 2000+ J/KG) and very high moisture content (PWAT 2+ inches) resulted in a favorable environment for strong thunderstorms leading to flash flooding to materialize. Flash flooding was reported along several stretches of SR-95 in La Paz County. Radar estimates of 1-3 inches were observed along the area that reported the flooding.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1052340. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.