Precipitable water values in Southeast Arizona were between 1.5 and 1.8 inches with weak steering flow. Thunderstorms that developed were very slow moving with rainfall amounts in excess of one inch in some locations. Flash flooding occurred in both Pima and Greenlee Counties. Heavy rains in Nogales, Sonora caused flooding in Nogales, AZ which closed the Deconcini Port of Entry for the first time in history.

Flash Flood in SANTA CRUZ, ARIZONA
From 07-JUL-14 13:00:00 to 07-JUL-14 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: NOGALES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rain of over 2 inches in less than one hour fell in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico, causing catastrophic flooding there. Runoff crossing the border combined with brief heavy rain in Nogales, Arizona caused flooding and the closure of the DeConcini Port of Entry until 10 pm MST for the first time in history. Runoff into Nogales Wash burst from manholes into Nogales, Arizona. As the the Nogales Wash emerged above ground, it over-topped its banks and caused street flooding.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIMA, ARIZONA
From 07-JUL-14 13:30:00 to 07-JUL-14 13:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: THREE PTS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Thunderstorm winds uprooted a tree at Three Points.

Thunderstorm Wind in COCHISE, ARIZONA
From 07-JUL-14 14:00:00 to 07-JUL-14 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: CASCABEL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A metal three-sided hay barn was flattened by thunderstorm winds at an exotic bird sanctuary in Cascabel, AZ.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIMA, ARIZONA
From 07-JUL-14 13:00:00 to 07-JUL-14 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: CORTARO
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Thunderstorm outflow winds flowed into air vents causing a section of drywall to fall into a breezeway, where it struck four people waiting for appointments at an office in a strip mall. Three of the four sustained minor injuries.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIMA, ARIZONA
From 07-JUL-14 12:50:00 to 07-JUL-14 12:55:00 (MST-7)
Location: JAYNES
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

NWS employee reported two trees uprooted near Starr Pass. Around the same time, broadcast media reported trees down at Silverbell Rd and Grant Rd.

Flash Flood in PIMA, ARIZONA
From 07-JUL-14 15:00:00 to 07-JUL-14 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: VAIL JCT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Very heavy rain in excess of 1.5 inches in a short period of time caused flash flooding in Corona de Tucson. Businesses, homes, and roads were flooded. The fire department was needed to help stalled cars and stranded drivers near Sahuarita Road and Houghton. Sahuarita Road near Alvernon was closed for a short time.

Flash Flood in GREENLEE, ARIZONA
From 07-JUL-14 17:00:00 to 07-JUL-14 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: FRANKLIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Railroad Wash over-topped its banks onto highway 70 resulting in the road being closed.