During the afternoon on July 8th, a line of intense thunderstorms developed across central La Paz county; the stronger storms produced damaging microburst winds as well as very heavy rainfall which led to flash flooding. Some of the most significant damage occurred in Quartzsite; several RV properties were heavily damaged there. Later in the afternoon, strong thunderstorms developed in the Parker area, causing several mobile homes to be turned over.

Thunderstorm Wind in LA PAZ, ARIZONA
From 08-JUL-14 17:10:00 to 08-JUL-14 17:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: QUARTZSITE
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A line of intense thunderstorms developed across central La Paz county during the middle of the afternoon on July 8th and they moved slowly towards the west, affecting the community of Quartzsite. The storms produced damaging microburst winds, estimated to be in excess of 70 mph. The storms prompted the issuance of s Severe Thunderstorm Warning for the Quartzsite area, which was in effect from 1605MST until 1745MST. According to the Quartzsite Fire and Rescue, the storms heavily damaged a number of RV properties in La Paz Valley as well as areas approximately 6 miles to the south of Quartzsite. A number of thunderstorm damage photos were posted to the Quartzsite Fire Twitter feed during the late afternoon hours.

Thunderstorm Wind in LA PAZ, ARIZONA
From 08-JUL-14 18:10:00 to 08-JUL-14 18:20:00 (MST-7)
Location: PARKER
Magnitude: 75.00 EG
Property damage: 80.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Intense thunderstorms developed across portions of northwest La Paz county during the late afternoon hours on July 8th, and they affected the town of Parker. The strong storms produced damaging microburst outflow winds estimated to be in excess of 80 mph. According to local law enforcement, 4 mobile homes were overturned in Parker. In addition, the gusty winds blew down power poles and caused roof damage to local residences. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in LA PAZ, ARIZONA
From 08-JUL-14 17:15:00 to 08-JUL-14 17:15:00 (MST-7)
Location: QUARTZSITE ARPT
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A line of intense thunderstorms developed across central La Paz county during the afternoon hours and they affected the community of Quartzsite. The stronger storms produced gusty, damaging microburst outflow winds. According to Quartzsite Fire and Rescue, a wind gust was measured at 61 mph in the town of Quartzsite.

Flash Flood in LA PAZ, ARIZONA
From 08-JUL-14 17:00:00 to 08-JUL-14 19:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: QUARTZSITE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Intense thunderstorms developed in the Quartzsite area during the late afternoon hours on July 8th and they produced very heavy rainfall. Radar indicated that rainfall rates were in excess of 2 inches per hour. The heavy rain led to flash flooding in Quartzsite, especially the eastern and southern parts of town. A Flash Flood Warning was in effect from 1700MST until 1930MST. Flash flooding was evident on a number of pictures posted on the Quartzsite Fire Twitter feed; area washes were running full and overflowing and vehicles were stranded in the middle of flowing washes, necessitating swift water rescues. Fortunately no injuries were reported due to the flash flooding.