Flash Flood — Cochise, Arizona

2025-08-31 · near San Simon, Cochise, Arizona

Event narrative

Riley Rd in San Simon are closed due to flash flooding causing roadway damage for unknown duration of time. A nearby rain gauge reported 0.62 inches of rainfall in the area.

Wider weather episode

Strong thunderstorms moved southwestward from New Mexico into San Simon that lofted areas of blowing dust creating a dust storm. Additionally, the heavy rainfall from the thunderstorm activity damaged two roadways that were closed for an unknown duration of time.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1291733. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.