Flash Flood — Santa Cruz, Arizona

2025-07-02 · near Patagonia, Santa Cruz, Arizona

Event narrative

An estimated 3 ft of water moved across low water crossing on Forest Service 143 Rd.

Wider weather episode

Strong to severe thunderstorms moved northward through Southeastern Arizona the afternoon and evening of July 2nd, 2025. These storms caused severe wind gusts and thunderstorm wind damage causing power outages due to downed power lines and damage to equipment. Additionally, there was heavy rainfall causing flash flooding of roughly 3 feet of water moving through a low water crossing.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1285781. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.