Flash Flood in La Paz County, Arizona

Flash Flood August 17, 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

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

The wider storm

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.

Began near Quartzsite Arpt (33.7037, -114.2178).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1053560. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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