Aug 22, 2023
A strong ridge over the central United States and a trough draped across the West Coast put Arizona in a position to receive a moist southerly wind flow. The 12Z sounding from|measured 0.86 inches of Precipitable Water which was slightly above average for late August...adequate monsoonal moisture to fuel storms.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1124342). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
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.