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Extreme drought (D3 category), which began in January and peaked in late May through early July, continued to decrease in areal coverage across parts of southeast Arizona during August. Extreme drought continued through August in northern sections of Graham County and a small portion of northwest Greenlee County, but was downgraded to the severe drought (D2 category) in western and central Pima County and south central Pinal County.

Drought in TOHONO O ODHAM NATION, ARIZONA
From 01-AUG-18 00:00:00 to 14-AUG-18 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Extreme drought (D3 category) continued through early August across western Pima and south central Pinal counties including the Tohono O'odham Nation. Rainfall amounts for the month ranged from 0.50 to 3 inches. This was sufficient to raise soil moisture levels above the 20th percentile for the first time since 2017 and cause these areas to be upgraded to the severe drought (D2 category) by the middle of the month.

Drought in SOUTH CENTRAL PINAL COUNTY, ARIZONA
From 01-AUG-18 00:00:00 to 14-AUG-18 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Extreme drought (D3 category) continued through early August across western Pima and south central Pinal counties including the Tohono O'odham Nation. Rainfall amounts for the month ranged from 0.50 to 3 inches. This was sufficient to raise soil moisture levels above the 20th percentile for the first time since 2017 and cause these areas to be upgraded to the severe drought (D2 category) by the middle of the month.

Drought in WESTERN PIMA COUNTY, ARIZONA
From 01-AUG-18 00:00:00 to 14-AUG-18 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Extreme drought (D3 category) continued through early August across western Pima and south central Pinal counties including the Tohono O'odham Nation. Rainfall amounts for the month ranged from 0.50 to 3 inches. This was sufficient to raise soil moisture levels above the 20th percentile for the first time since 2017 and cause these areas to be upgraded to the severe drought (D2 category) by the middle of the month.
Thunderstorms with locally heavy rain developed across the higher terrain of southern Gila County during the evening hours on August 7th. Based on area rainfall reports, peak rain rates ranged between one and two inches per hour and the heavy rain led to a couple of episodes of flooding and flash flooding near the town of Globe. At 1840MST the Arizona Department of Highways reported minor flooding on Highway 70; traffic was able to get by on the highway. At the same time, they reported that heavy rain resulted in rock and debris across Highway 60 northeast of Globe, near mile marker 261. The debris did not completely cover the road or cause the road to become closed. A Flash Flood Warning was issued for the area at 1808MST and it remained in effect until 2100MST.

Flash Flood in GILA, ARIZONA
From 07-AUG-18 18:15:00 to 07-AUG-18 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: RADIUM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Thunderstorms with locally heavy rain developed across portions of southern Gila County during the evening hours on August 7th; peak rain rates in the area ranged between one and two inches per hour. The heavy rain led to minor flash flooding northeast of the town of Globe. According to the Arizona Department of Highways, at 1839MST heavy rain caused rocks and debris to flow onto portions of U.S. Highway 60 about 15 miles to the northeast of Globe. The debris did not cover the entire road and traffic was still able to pass by on at least one of the lanes. No accidents were reported due to the debris in the roadway. A Flash Flood Warning was issued at 1808MST but the warning was for an area south of the debris flow.

Heavy Rain in GILA, ARIZONA
From 07-AUG-18 18:15:00 to 07-AUG-18 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: CUTTER
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Thunderstorms with locally heavy rainfall developed across southern Gila County during the evening hours on August 7th; peak rainfall rates with the stronger storms ranged between one and two inches per hours. The rains led to some minor flooding of roads in the areas around Globe; according to the Arizona Department of Highways there was minor flooding on Highway 70 about 1 mile east of Cutter or  9 miles east of Globe. The flooding occurred around 1840MST. A Flash Flood Warning had been issued for the area earlier at 1808MST but flash flooding was not observed along Highway 70.
Late evening thunderstorms developed over far eastern portions of Riverside County on August 9th and some of the stronger storms produced gusty outflow winds reaching as high as 60 mph that stirred up significant amounts of blowing dust leading to dust storm conditions. The dense blowing dust affected areas along the lower Colorado River Valley including the community of Blythe. The official ASOS automatic weather station at the Blythe airport recorded a wind gust to 60 mph and also measured visibility down to one quarter of a mile at 2323PST; a Dust Storm Warning had been issued earlier for the area but the warning expired at 2300PST. Despite severely restricted visibility and hazardous driving conditions, no reports of accidents were received.

Dust Storm in CHUCKWALLA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 09-AUG-18 22:00:00 to 09-AUG-18 23:45:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorms with gusty outflow winds affected the far eastern portion of Riverside County during the late evening hours on August 9th, including the community of Blythe. Some of the stronger storms generated gusty outflow winds that stirred up areas of dense blowing dust resulting in dust storm conditions along Interstate 10. At 2326PST the official ASOS weather station at the Blythe Airport measured a visibility of one quarter mile in dense blowing dust. A Dust Storm warning had been issued earlier for the area but it expired at 2300PST.

Thunderstorm Wind in RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA
From 09-AUG-18 22:26:00 to 09-AUG-18 22:26:00 (PST-8)
Location: (BLH)BLYTHE ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorms with strong outflow winds developed over far eastern Riverside County during the late evening hours on August 9th and one of the stronger storms affected areas around the community of Blythe. At 2226PST the official ASOS weather station at the Blythe airport measured a wind gust of 60 mph.
An area of high pressure over the Desert Southwest allowed for temperatures to climb high enough to result in several heat-associated fatalities. Eight heat-associated fatalities (one direct and seven indirect) were reported by the Maricopa County Department of Public Health.

Heat in SCOTTSDALE/PARADISE VALLEY, ARIZONA
From 28-AUG-18 17:00:00 to 28-AUG-18 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

One indirect fatality was reported by the Maricopa County Department of Public Health.

Heat in CENTRAL PHOENIX, ARIZONA
From 29-AUG-18 17:00:00 to 29-AUG-18 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Two indirect fatalities were reported by the Maricopa County Department of Public Health.

Heat in NORTH PHOENIX/GLENDALE, ARIZONA
From 29-AUG-18 17:00:00 to 29-AUG-18 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

One direct fatality was reported by the Maricopa County Department of Public Health.

Heat in CENTRAL PHOENIX, ARIZONA
From 30-AUG-18 17:00:00 to 30-AUG-18 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

One indirect fatality was reported by the Maricopa County Department of Public Health.

Heat in SCOTTSDALE/PARADISE VALLEY, ARIZONA
From 30-AUG-18 17:00:00 to 30-AUG-18 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Two indirect fatalities were reported by the Maricopa County Department of Public Health.

Heat in CENTRAL PHOENIX, ARIZONA
From 31-AUG-18 17:00:00 to 31-AUG-18 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

One indirect fatality was reported by the Maricopa County Department of Public Health.
Thunderstorms moved southwest across Pinal and Pima counties. Heavy rain and wind gusts caused damage in Kearny, Mammoth and San Manuel.

Thunderstorm Wind in PINAL, ARIZONA
From 28-JUL-18 19:50:00 to 28-JUL-18 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: SAN MANUEL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds blew down fences and damaged a few trees in San Manuel.

Heavy Rain in PINAL, ARIZONA
From 28-JUL-18 20:35:00 to 28-JUL-18 20:40:00 (MST-7)
Location: KEARNY
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

One to two inches of heavy rain in less than one hour collapsed the roof of a dentist's office in Kearny, flooding the office. The heavy rain also allowed 50 mph wind gusts to down a large dead tree.  No other damage resulted.

Heavy Rain in PINAL, ARIZONA
From 28-JUL-18 19:00:00 to 28-JUL-18 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: MAMMOTH
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

One to three inches of rain destabilized the soil that compromised the town of Mammoth's water system by creating fractures in the water system lines. This caused the system to be shut down and the town to declare a state of emergency.
Scattered thunderstorms formed across Pima and Pinal counties and moved westward throughout the day and knocked power poles down near Sells and far southwestern Pinal County.

Thunderstorm Wind in PINAL, ARIZONA
From 09-JUL-18 16:50:00 to 09-JUL-18 16:50:00 (MST-7)
Location: KOHATK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Seven power poles were downed by thunderstorm winds 12 miles southwest of Chuichu.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIMA, ARIZONA
From 09-JUL-18 14:35:00 to 09-JUL-18 14:35:00 (MST-7)
Location: HAIVANA NAKYA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A power pole was downed by thunderstorm winds about 10 miles northeast of Sells.
Isolated to scattered thunderstorms formed and moved west southwest across Pima and southeast Pinal counties. Some storms produced strong winds that caused damage to houses and trees Oro Valley, Three Points and on the Tohono O'odham Nation. Heavy rain also caused flash flooding in Oro Valley.

Lightning in PIMA, ARIZONA
From 05-JUL-18 19:10:00 to 05-JUL-18 19:10:00 (MST-7)
Location: ORO VLY
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Lightning damaged computer, communications, and radio equipment at the Oro Valley Police Department.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIMA, ARIZONA
From 08-JUL-18 19:10:00 to 08-JUL-18 19:10:00 (MST-7)
Location: THREE PTS
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A gustnado caused damage to the awning and patio roof in Three Points.

Flash Flood in PIMA, ARIZONA
From 08-JUL-18 19:40:00 to 08-JUL-18 20:18:00 (MST-7)
Location: CORTARO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Over two inches of rain caused flowing water up to a foot deep across several roads in Oro Valley.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIMA, ARIZONA
From 08-JUL-18 18:33:00 to 08-JUL-18 19:01:00 (MST-7)
Location: ORO VLY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Trees were downed by thunderstorm winds at 1st and Oracle as well as near Overton Road and Shannon Road in Oro Valley.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIMA, ARIZONA
From 08-JUL-18 19:00:00 to 08-JUL-18 19:15:00 (MST-7)
Location: SCHUCHULI
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm winds damaged an RV southeast of Why and the roof of a home in Gunsight Village.
Scattered thunderstorms formed across southern Arizona in the morning. Wet roads from the rain caused a car to hydroplane and veer off Interstate 10.

Heavy Rain in COCHISE, ARIZONA
From 15-JUL-18 11:15:00 to 15-JUL-18 11:15:00 (MST-7)
Location: SAN SIMON
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Heavy rain and wet roads resulted in a car hydroplaning and veering off Interstate 10 near San Simon.  The car sustained minimal damage but the motorist was uninjured.
High pressure over the Desert Southwest allowed for temperatures to climb to dangerous levels on the 18th and 19th of August. Four heat-associated fatalities (three direct and one indirect) were reported by the Maricopa County Department of Public Health.

Heat in CAVE CREEK/NEW RIVER, ARIZONA
From 18-AUG-18 10:00:00 to 18-AUG-18 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

One direct fatality was reported by the Maricopa County Department of Public Health, with their details, such as age, gender and circumstances unavailable.

Heat in CENTRAL PHOENIX, ARIZONA
From 19-AUG-18 10:00:00 to 19-AUG-18 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

One direct fatality was reported by the Maricopa County Department of Public Health, with their details, such as age, gender and circumstances unavailable.

Heat in BUCKEYE/AVONDALE, ARIZONA
From 19-AUG-18 10:00:00 to 19-AUG-18 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

One indirect fatality was reported by the Maricopa County Department of Public Health, with their details, such as age, gender and circumstances unavailable.

Heat in NORTHWEST VALLEY, ARIZONA
From 19-AUG-18 10:00:00 to 19-AUG-18 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

One direct fatality was reported by the Maricopa County Department of Public Health, with their details, such as age, gender and circumstances unavailable.
Thunderstorms developed over northwest portions of La Paz County during the late evening hours on August 15th, and some of the storms produced very heavy rainfall which persisted into the early morning hours on August 16th. Rain totals with the stronger storms exceeded 3 inches and this led to flash flooding along the lower Colorado River valley, from Parker northeast through Parker Dam. Flash flooding also occurred in the Buckskin Mountains State Park. At about midnight on August 15th, flash flooding occurred 7 miles northeast of Parker; a car was flooded on Highway 95 in front of the Buckskin Fire Department. Fortunately the occupant walked away unharmed. At about 0100MST on August 16th, the Department of Highways reported debris and flooding on both sides of Highway 95 north of Buckskin Mountains State Park. A Flash Flood Warning was issued for the area at 2345MST on the 15th and it remained in effect through 0245MST on the 16th.

Flash Flood in LA PAZ, ARIZONA
From 15-AUG-18 23:45:00 to 16-AUG-18 02:45:00 (MST-7)
Location: EMPIRE LNDG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorms with very heavy rain moved across far northwest La Paz County during the late evening hours on August 15th; the stronger storms produced intense rain that persisted into early morning hours on August 16th and resulted in an episode of flash flooding northeast of Parker. Peak rain totals in the area exceeded 3 inches, and according to La Paz Sheriff's Dispatch, at 2359MST a car became flooded along Highway 96 in front of the Buckskin Fire Department, about 7 miles to the northeast of the town of Parker. Fortunately, the occupant of the vehicle was able to walk away unharmed. A Flash Flood Warning was issued for the area at 2345MST on August 15th and it remained in effect through 0245MST on August 16th.

Flash Flood in LA PAZ, ARIZONA
From 15-AUG-18 23:45:00 to 16-AUG-18 02:45:00 (MST-7)
Location: EMPIRE LNDG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorms with locally heavy rain developed across far northwest La Paz County during the late evening hours on August 15th; the heavy rain persisted into the early morning hours on August 16th and led to some flash flooding in the area around Parker Dam and Buckskin Mountains State Park. According to local law enforcement, at 0020MST approximately 2.5 feet of water was flowing across Highway 95 at Mile Marker 158.5. This was just southeast of Parker Dam. The local sheriff's deputy on-scene made the report. At 0101MST, the Arizona Department of Highways reported debris and flooding on both sides of Highway 95 north of Buckskin Mountain State Park, or about 12 miles northeast of Parker. No injuries were reported due to the flash flooding or debris across the highway. A Flash Food Warning was in effect at the time of the flooding, and it remained in effect through 0245MST.
Scattered thunderstorms moved southwest across southeast Arizona.  Some storms produced brief heavy rain. One such storm resulted in a single car crash on Interstate 19 and another caused flooding over the Frye Fire burn scar.

Heavy Rain in PIMA, ARIZONA
From 16-JUL-18 17:10:00 to 16-JUL-18 17:10:00 (MST-7)
Location: CONTINENTAL
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Brief heavy rain from a thunderstorm resulted a single vehicle crash on Interstate 19 in Green Valley. After the driver lost control of the vehicle, it crashed into a tree in the median. All three occupants were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Flash Flood in GRAHAM, ARIZONA
From 16-JUL-18 23:30:00 to 17-JUL-18 01:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: FT GRANT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Burn Area
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Heavy rain led to flash flooding on the Frye fire burn scar. The Route 366 road surface and a culvert were damaged due to flooding of Grant Creek.
Thunderstorms developed to the southeast of the greater Phoenix metropolitan area during the afternoon hours on October 21st. Although the majority of storms that developed produced only large hail and little in terms of damaging winds, a few storms generated locally gusty outflow winds which managed to produced patchy dense blowing dust to the south of Casa Grande. Shortly after 1600MST a trained spotter near Arizona City reported a dust storm as blowing dust lowered visibility to one quarter of a mile. A Dust Storm Warning was issued for the area beginning at 1539MST and it remained in effect through 1630MST. No reports of accidents were received due to the sharply restricted visibility and associated hazardous driving conditions.

Dust Storm in NORTHWEST PINAL COUNTY, ARIZONA
From 21-OCT-18 16:05:00 to 21-OCT-18 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorms developed to the southeast of the greater Phoenix area during the afternoon hours on October 21st and a few storms managed to produced gusty outflow winds sufficient to stir up some patchy dense blowing southeast of the town of Casa Grande. According to a trained weather spotter located about 5 miles north of Arizona City, dense blowing dust lowered visibility to one quarter of a mile in a dust storm at about 1611MST. The dust storm occurred about 6 miles northwest of Eloy, at the Robson Ranch Golf Club. A Dust Storm Warning was in effect at the time; it was issued at 1605MST and remained in effect through 1700MST. No accidents were reported due to the low visibility and hazardous driving conditions.
A strong upper level Pacific low pressure system started to move into western Arizona during the morning hours on October 13th. As the low approached, it triggered the formation of scattered to numerous showers along with embedded thunderstorms which moved into La Paz County. The stronger storms generated very heavy rain, with peak rain rates in excess of 2 inches per hour. The heavy rain led to a couple episodes of flash flooding; the first episode took place near the town of Quartzsite when a flooded wash stopped all traffic on Highway 95. A bit later in the morning, flash flooding occurred near the town of Bouse when flooding left rocks and debris strewn over State Route 72. No reports of accidents or injuries were received due to the flash flooding. A Flash Flood Warning was issued for the affected areas at 0722MST and was in effect at the time of the flooding.

Flash Flood in LA PAZ, ARIZONA
From 13-OCT-18 08:00:00 to 13-OCT-18 11:15:00 (MST-7)
Location: BOUSE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A strong Pacific low pressure system moved into western Arizona during the morning hours on October 13th and triggered the development of numerous showers and embedded thunderstorms. Some of the storms produced very heavy rain which impacted portions of La Paz County. The heavy rain even led to an episode of flash flooding near the town of Bouse. According to the Arizona Department of Transportation, at 0933MST flash flooding resulted in water, sediment and debris on State Route 72 from milepost 21 to 24. This was about 6 miles to the northwest of the town of Bouse. No accidents were reported due to the dangerous road conditions. A Flash Flood Warning was in effect at the time of the flooding.

Flash Flood in LA PAZ, ARIZONA
From 13-OCT-18 07:15:00 to 13-OCT-18 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: QUARTZSITE ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A strong Pacific low pressure system moved into western Arizona during the morning hours on October 13th and as it moved into the state it triggered numerous showers and embedded thunderstorms that affected portions of La Paz County. The stronger storms generated very heavy rain with peak rain rates in excess of 2 inches per hour. The heavy rain led to an episode of flash flooding just north of the town of Quartzsite. According to the Department of Highways, at 0741MST flash flooding occurred in a wash which resulted in the stoppage of all traffic on State Route 95 at milepost 115. No accidents were reported due to the flooding. A Flash Flood Watch was in effect at the time of the flooding.
Scattered thunderstorms moved southwest across Pinal, Pima and Santa Cruz Counties during the afternoon and evening hours.  Storms produced heavy rain and flash flooding. One motorist drown when attempting to cross flood waters south of Tucson.

Flash Flood in PIMA, ARIZONA
From 12-AUG-18 19:15:00 to 12-AUG-18 20:15:00 (MST-7)
Location: SAHUARITA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Up to 1.5 inches of rain in less than 1 hour caused rapid flows on Flato Wash which swept away a vehicle on Old Nogales Highway.  The lone driver, who had driven around police barricades, and the vehicle were swept downstream to the west side of main Nogales Highway where the vehicle rested on its top, but remained submerged in flood waters.  Rescuers were unable to reach the driver in time to save him.

Flash Flood in SANTA CRUZ, ARIZONA
From 12-AUG-18 21:00:00 to 12-AUG-18 22:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: AMADO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy rain caused water to flow 3 feet deep across Arivaca Road between mile markers 17 and 18 near Batamote Wash.