Flash Flood — Maricopa, Arizona

1998-03-28 · near Sunflower, Maricopa, Arizona

Event narrative

Three members of a Boy Scout troop perished after their sport utility vehicle was swept out from under them. The scouts tried to cross a running wash near Sunflower. Occasionally heavy rain showers persisted in the area throughout the afternoon and early evening.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5642014. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.