Jul 5, 2001
Green Valley fire department rescued two cars from flooded areas near Green Valley. One driver and 3 passengers were rescued from car in 2 feet of water on Esperanza Blvd near Interstate 19. The second swift water rescue occured at La Canada and W Esperanza Blvd where 4 people were rescued from a stalled car in a foot of water. The cooperative observing site in Green Valley received 1.92 inches of rain in 40 minutes.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5258394). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Pima County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.