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Flash Flood — Graham, AZ

Jun 20, 2024

Flood Cause
Heavy Rain

The first active convective day of the 2024 monsoon produced several thunderstorms that resulted in strong winds and flash flooding. Notably, a 61 MPH wind gust occurred at Pioneer Airfield at Fort Huachuca and separately, Flash Flooding and severe wind gusts were observed in the town of Pima in Graham County.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1176716). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Graham, AZ

This event is one of many recorded floods in Graham County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.

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