Flash Flood in La Paz County, Arizona

Flash Flood August 13, 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 reported on US-95 near Milepost 72. No damages or injuries were reported.

The wider storm

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.

Began near Cibola (33.2047, -114.2731).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1053868. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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