Flash Flood in La Paz County, Arizona
Flash Flood August 9, 2022 · La Paz County, Arizona
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
What the National Weather Service wrote
Flooding was reported along SR-95 Northbound near Cyprus Mine Road. No damages or injuries were reported.
The wider storm
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.
Began near Wall (33.8501, -114.2177).
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1052340. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
Tornadoes near your address
See every tornado that passed near a place you know, measured to its path.
We couldn’t get your location. Check that location access is allowed for this site, or type an address.