Flash Flood — Pinal, Arizona

2003-08-14 · near Oracle, Pinal, Arizona

Event narrative

Around 1.50 to 1.75 inches of rain fell in 30 minutes, with isolated reports of 1.90 inches. The Bonito Wash flooded several homes in the Campo Bonito area. Along the Canada del Oro Wash, the Rancho Solano gauge recorded a 9 foot rise of water. Several houses sustained flood damage. To compound the problem of the fast rising water, two culverts at a bridge downstream became blocked.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5374515. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.