Jul 31, 2022
Scattered thunderstorms moved northwest across southeast Arizona during the afternoon and evening. Heavy rain over the Bighorn Fire burn scar resulted in flash flooding in Finger Rock Canyon. Several homes and an assisted living facility were flooded in the Catalina Foothills. Flash flooding also occurred in Nogales and in western Pima County. Large hail and isolated wind damage were observed in parts of the Tucson Metro area.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1050296). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Pima County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.