Aug 7, 1997
A cluster of severe thunderstorms raked Lake Havasu City between 5:50 and 6:25 PM MST. Wind from the storms reportedly ripped trees out of the ground, downed power lines, and tore tiles from roofs. The city was also pelted with heavy rain and 3/4 inch diameter hail on the south side of town and up to one inch diameter hail on the north side. Subsequent flash flooding of washes swept away several vehicles and required swift water rescues of the occupants. No serious injuries were reported.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5619624). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Mohave County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.