Aug 7, 2022
Abundant moisture (PWATs 1.75-2.00 inches) and instability (MLCAPE 1000+ J/KG) combined with an approaching upper-level trough to result in an environment favorable for strong convective activity. Thunderstorms first developed across the Mogollon Rim and White Mountains during the early to mid afternoon hours and then slowly drifted southwestward towards south-central Arizona. Activity affected portions of Gila County, where significant water flow was observed along the Russell Gulch area. Addit
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1052181). 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.