Flash Flood — Graham, Arizona

2021-07-18 · near San Jose, Graham, Arizona

Event narrative

A considerable area of more than 2 of rain fell in less than 1 hour east of Haekel Rd. in southeast Graham County. A section of the roadway was washed out by floodwaters near the Artesia Rd turnoff.

Wider weather episode

Slow moving thunderstorms developed across Cochise, Graham and Greenlee counties during the afternoon. Heavy rain up to 2 inches per hour caused areas of flash flooding.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 975889. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.