Flood — Greenlee, Arizona

2022-08-22 to 2022-08-23 · near Duncan, Greenlee, Arizona

$250K

Property damage

Event narrative

Heavy rain upstream in New Mexico caused the Gila River to flood at Duncan, AZ. Floodwaters caused the closure of Highway 70 and the temporary evacuation of a number of residents. Several homes and a couple businesses experienced minor flooding. The bakery near the corner of Highway 70 and Hill St. sustained the most significant damage from floodwaters. Levees between the river and the highway were damaged by the floodwaters.

Wider weather episode

Heavy rain upstream in New Mexico caused the Gila River to flood at Duncan, where Highway 70 was closed, and several homes and a couple businesses experienced minor flooding. Downstream at Solomon, the bridge was partially flooded.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1054309. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.