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Flash Flood — Santa Cruz, AZ

Jul 2, 2025

Strong to severe thunderstorms moved northward through Southeastern Arizona the afternoon and evening of July 2nd, 2025. These storms caused severe wind gusts and thunderstorm wind damage causing power outages due to downed power lines and damage to equipment. Additionally, there was heavy rainfall causing flash flooding of roughly 3 feet of water moving through a low water crossing.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1285781). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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