Heat — Tohono O Odham Nation, Arizona
2025-08-11 · Tohono O Odham Nation, Arizona
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Direct deaths
Event narrative
High temperatures in Southeastern Arizona were 5 degrees above normal, causing Moderate HeatRisk. The Sells RAWS reached a high temperature of 105 degrees Fahrenheit. The Pima County Medical Examiner found that heat was a contributing factor in the cause of death for an individual in Sells.
Wider weather episode
Temperatures in Southeastern Arizona were near 2 to 6 degrees above normal with Moderate HeatRisk. The Pima County Medical Examiner found that heat was a factor in the cause of death for 14 individuals. Heat was the primary factor for one person and thirteen were heat contributed.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1291136. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.