Flash Flood in Pima County, Arizona

Flash Flood July 30, 2010 · Pima County, Arizona

Death

$20K

Damage as recorded

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Heavy rain caused poor visibility and ponding of water on Interstate 10. The driver of an automobile lost control of vehicle in the rain and crashed into a semi-tractor trailer which had slowed to under 15 mph because of the rain. The driver of the automobile died at the scene. In addition, heavy rain caused a berm to breach, which flooded an equestrian center. Hay and feed used for horses at the facility was ruined.

The wider storm

Numerous thunderstorms formed within a very moist atmosphere over southeast Arizona, producing heavy flooding rainfall at many locales. Many creeks, washes and rivers experienced heavy runoff and elevated flows.

Began near Naviska (32.4674, -111.2397).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 243602. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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