Flash Flood in Santa Cruz County, Arizona

Flash Flood August 6, 2021 · Santa Cruz County, Arizona

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Two to four inches of rain in 90 minutes caused flash flooding of washes up to 3 feet deep across Arivaca Rd. prompting its closure.

The wider storm

Scattered thunderstorms developed and moved slowly west across southeast Arizona. Large hail was reported near Rio Rico with flash flooding of Arivaca Rd. in northwest Santa Cruz and southeast Pima counties.

Began near Amado (31.7198, -111.1636).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 979775. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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