Flash Flood — Apache, Arizona

2020-07-27 · near Cornfield, Apache, Arizona

Event narrative

Flooding was reported along Indian Route 15 between Sunrise Springs and Burnside. Water and mud covered the road between 5 and 10 inches deep. Time and location are best estimates.

Wider weather episode

Deep monsoon moisture and unstable air moved over northern Arizona. This triggered thunderstorms with heavy rain.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 899696. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.