Flash Flood — Greenlee, Arizona

2011-07-11 · near Hannagan Meadow, Greenlee, Arizona

Event narrative

Heavy rain fell over portions of the Wallow Fire burned White Mountains resulting in flash flooding near Hannagan Meadow. A mud slide from rapid runoff forced the closure of Highway 191 from mile marker 232 to 239.

Wider weather episode

Deep moisture and an upper level disturbance resulted in thunderstorms that produced very heavy rainfall and strong winds in excess of 60 mph.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 329258. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.