Flash Flood in La Paz County, Arizona

Flash Flood August 12, 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

Tyson wash was reported to hit 12 feet deep with debris. No damages or injuries were reported.

The wider storm

In a classical monsoonal regime, with deep-layered east to southeast flow, high instability (MLCAPE in excess of 1000-1500 J/KG) along with abundant moisture (PWAT 1.8+ inches) resulted in an environment favorable for thunderstorms. An upper-level disturbance moving across Arizona, aided in increasing the areal coverage as well as enhancing the thunderstorm activity.

Began near Quartzsite Arpt (33.6758, -114.2226).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1053523. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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