Flash Flood — La Paz, Arizona

2022-08-13 · near Cibola, La Paz, Arizona

Event narrative

Flooding reported on US-95 near Milepost 72. No damages or injuries were reported.

Wider weather episode

Diurnally and terrain induced thunderstorms developed across portions of southwest Arizona during the later afternoon and early evening hours. The environment was characterized by a very moist air mass (PWATs 2+ inches) and a highly unstable air mass (MLCAPE 1500+ J/KG). These favorable parameters resulted in the development of strong thunderstorm activity.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1053868. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.