Flash Flood — Graham, Arizona

2021-08-13 · near Artesia, Graham, Arizona

Event narrative

One inch of rain in 30 minutes caused flash flooding of Highway 191 about 15 miles south of Safford.

Wider weather episode

Scattered thunderstorms developed across Graham and Cochise counties and moved west to southwest into the evening hours. Storms produced heavy rain and flash flooding near Willcox, Benson and St. David.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 981710. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.