Jul 28, 2024
A strong instability plume set up across the southeastern half of AZ with MLCAPE values upwards of 1000 J/KG. Simultaneously, an upper-level trough moving across the Pacific Northwest resulted in a corridor of strong vertical ascent. The combination of the available instability and upper-level forcing resulted in widespread thunderstorm development across southeast AZ with some of the activity moving into portions of southern Gila County, where heavy rainfall was observed across Gilson Wash, wes
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1203078). 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.