Flash Flood — La Paz, Arizona

2022-08-17 · near Quartzsite Arpt, La Paz, Arizona

Event narrative

ADOT reported flooding on SR 95 near milepost 111, impacting travel on the road. Timing estimated from radar. No damage or injuries were reported.

Wider weather episode

Abundant moisture (1.8-2.0) and an unstable environment (MUCAPE 2,000-4,000 J/kg) across south-central and southwest Arizona allowed for convective development to become strong to severe. Thunderstorms initiated over the high terrain of northern Arizona before working toward the south into the lower deserts. Severe thunderstorms produced damaging wind gusts upwards of 60-70 mph along with several reports of flash flooding. No injuries were reported.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1053560. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.