Flash Flood in La Paz County, Arizona

Flash Flood September 22, 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

Tyson Street, West Quail Trail Street and East Kuhen Street were all closed due to overflowing water from Tyson Wash. No damages or injuries were reported.

The wider storm

Abundant moisture(PWAT 1.8) and moderate to high instability (MLCAPE 1000-2000 J/KG) led to the development of diurnally induced isolated thunderstorm activity, mainly across portions of southwestern Arizona. A strong thunderstorm developed near the Quartzsite area during the late afternoon, resulting in flash flooding in areas adjacent to Tyson Wash.

Began near Quartzsite Arpt (33.6911, -114.2244).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1056567. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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