Jul 9, 2021
Thunderstorms developed along the Mogollon Rim during the early part of the afternoon on the 9th. Relatively strong easterly mid level anticyclonic flow associated with the upper level ridge centered near the Arizona/Utah state line helped allow strong to severe thunderstorms to propagate westward into the lower deserts. The severe thunderstorms led to damaging winds gusts upwards of 60-65 mph across southeast portions of the Phoenix metro. Thee severe winds ahead of the thunderstorms also produ
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 974535). 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.