Jul 2, 2021
Thunderstorms developed across southeast Arizona in the afternoon, with strong cells pulsing up over terrain features and outflow boundaries. With precipitable water values near record levels for early-July and very slow steering flow, storms were capable of producing very heavy rain over the same areas, with rain rates around 1-2 inches per hour, resulting in localized flash flooding. Heavy rain from strong storms that developed over Pinal Peak experienced enhanced runoff due to the recent Tele
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 972473). 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.