Flash Flood in Gila County, Arizona

Flash Flood November 19, 2025 – November 20, 2025 · Gila County, Arizona

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

A USGS stream gauge at Fossil Creek near Strawberry (FCSA3) reported a 3.17 foot rise due to widespread rain across the basin. Peak flow was 2701 cfs.

The wider storm

A slow moving upper level low pressure system moved down the California coast, tapping ample moisture and spreading precipitation across the state of Arizona. This was a relatively warm storm with high snow levels, at or above 6500-7000 feet. Dynamic support and wind shear with this storm led to some severe thunderstorms. Heavy rain falling over ground saturated from the previous weekend's storm led to flash flooding and elevated creek flows.

Began near Strawberry (34.3900, -111.6300).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1296589. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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