Flash Flood in Pima County, Arizona

Flash Flood August 3, 2008 · Pima County, Arizona

Deaths

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Swift water rescue was attempted at Sells Wash near Sells. The vehicle was washed away attempting to cross wash. Three people died and two were rescued.

The wider storm

Strong to severe thunderstorms with locally heavy rainfall and flash flooding developed across Southeast Arizona. These storms primarily impacted Graham, Cochise and Pima Counties.

Began near Wickchoupai (31.9726, -111.9445).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 113664. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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