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Flash Flood — Coconino, AZ

Jul 14, 2022

A strong high pressure system centered near the Four Corners and a decaying thunderstorm complex over northwest Mexico brought additional moisture across western Arizona. This brought strong thunderstorm activity will be along and southwest of|a line from extending from the Grand Canyon southeastward through Flagstaff and Happy Jack.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1046417). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Coconino, AZ

This event is one of many recorded floods in Coconino County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.

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