Jul 11, 2014
Thunderstorms with very heavy rain developed across portions of southern Gila county during the afternoon on July 11th. At approximately 1630MST, radar indicated rainfall rates approaching 3 inches per hour in the area between Globe and San Carlos. The heavy rain led to flash flooding and mudslides on area roads, such as highway 70, in the area around Globe and Cutter. No injuries were reported as a result of the flash flooding.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 525900). 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.