Flash Flood — Apache, Arizona

2021-07-29 · near Ganado Greasewood Ar, Apache, Arizona

Event narrative

The Chapter House in the community of Cornfields reported flash flooding in five areas along Indian Route 15 between the communities of Greasewood and Burnside, including near the community of Cornfields. The road was covered with more than two feet of water, heavy debris, and thick mud.

Wider weather episode

Abundant monsoon moisture remained over northern Arizona with scattered thunderstorms producing heavy rain.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 979836. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.