Feb 22, 2020
A mid-level closed low centered off the coast of Southern California brought abundant moisture into Arizona from the southwest. Areas of heavy rain fell south of Interstate 40 and east of Flagstaff. Light to moderate rain fell elsewhere with snow levels generally above 8000 feet. A cold front then dropped snow levels to below 6000 feet.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 870187). 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.