Jul 28, 2022
The combination of near record moisture content (PWATs 1.8-2.0 inches), moderate to strong instability (SBCAPE 2000 J/KG), very slow steering flow and an upper-level disturbance resulted in a very conducive environment for the generation of thunderstorms producing very heavy rainfall activity across portions of south-central and southwestern Arizona, resulting in flash flooding. Activity first developed across the foothills and higher terrain of Eastern Maricopa and Gila Counties during the lat
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1048628). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Gila County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.