Aug 17, 2022
Abundant moisture (1.8-2.0) and an unstable environment (MUCAPE 2,000-4,000 J/kg) across south-central and southwest Arizona allowed for convective development to become strong to severe. Thunderstorms initiated over the high terrain of northern Arizona before working toward the south into the lower deserts. Severe thunderstorms produced damaging wind gusts upwards of 60-70 mph along with several reports of flash flooding. No injuries were reported.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1053560). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in La Paz County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.