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Flash Flood — Gila, AZ

Aug 18, 2021

An upper level trough and lead-on shortwave trough moved through Arizona during the day on the 18th. Moderate to high instability and high moisture content supported scattered strong thunderstorms. With deep south to southwest upslope flow, storms favored the foothills and mountainous areas of Maricopa and Gila counties. Most storms were producing at least 1 to 2 inch per hour rain rates, with several storms producing 2 to 3 inch rates and at times higher. Back-building and training of storms ov

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 984207). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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