Flash Flood — Pima, Arizona

2001-07-31 · near Tucson, Pima, Arizona

Wider weather episode

Severe thunderstorms produced rainfall rates of half of an inch in 30 minutes which flooded several streets in Tucson Metro area. Spotters in the Tucson Mountains reported 1.46 inches of rain in 25 minutes. At approximately 1300 MST, two boys were playing in a wash on the corner of South Campbell and East Irvington Roads. The 14 year old boy was swept under by the rising waters through a 24 inch diameter pipe a half a mile downstream before rescued 17 minutes later. The boy was in critical condition and died 4 days after the event occurred. Also, there was a swift water rescue on Campbell and Benson Highway at 1345 MST.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5258402. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.