Flash Flood in Cochise County, Arizona

Flash Flood August 23, 2022 · Cochise County, Arizona

$1.5M

Damage as recorded

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Heavy rain of 2-2.5 in less than 90 minutes northeast of town caused flash flooding in St. David, mainly southwest of State Route 80, although the highway was closed due to flooding for a period of time. A total of 53 homes sustained at least some flood damage. A homeowner with a basement reported flood water hit a depth of 6 feet, destroying a new furnace and damaging electrical wiring. Floodwaters also affected septic tanks and wells.

The wider storm

Thunderstorms moved southwest across southeast Arizona during the afternoon and evening. In the Tucson Metro area, damaging winds downed dozens of power poles and heavy rain resulted in flash flooding. Flash flooding also occurred in the Cochise County community of St. David.

Began near St David (31.9052, -110.2132).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1054889. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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