Flash Flood — Pima, Arizona

2006-09-07 · near Tucson, Pima, Arizona

Event narrative

Extremely heavy rainfall across the Tucson Metro Area on the morning on September 7th prompted widespread flash flooding. Numerous roads across the Tucson Metro Area were impassable and closed due to flooding. Additionally, at least ten vehicles became stuck in different low water crossings throughout the city. Numerous swift water rescues were performed. One man was killed when he was swept downstream by flood waters. The man was first spotted in the Rodeo Wash at the intersection of South Fletcher Avenue and East Irvington Road. His body was later discovered 15 miles downstream. Rainfall amounts throughout the Tucson Metro Area ranged from three quarters of an inch to almost two inches. The Tucson International Airport recorded 1.14 inches of rain.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5533611. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.