Scattered thunderstorms moved northwest across southeast Arizona during the afternoon and evening. Storms produced heavy rain and flash flooding in Clifton, on the Tohono O'odham Nation and in western Pima County. Isolated flash flooding, wind damage and blowing dust occurred in other locations.

Flash Flood in COCHISE, ARIZONA
From 24-JUL-22 12:24:00 to 24-JUL-22 13:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: BISBEE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Heavy rain of 2-3 in 1 hour caused flash flooding and rock slides across Route 80 northwest of Bisbee.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIMA, ARIZONA
From 24-JUL-22 14:45:00 to 24-JUL-22 14:45:00 (MST-7)
Location: ORO VLY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Thunderstorm winds uprooted trees near Greenock and Oracle Rd. in Oro Valley.

Flash Flood in COCHISE, ARIZONA
From 24-JUL-22 14:50:00 to 24-JUL-22 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: DRAGOON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Heavy rain of 1.5 in 1 hour caused flash flooding and the closure of Dragoon Rd. south of Interstate 10.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENLEE, ARIZONA
From 24-JUL-22 17:00:00 to 24-JUL-22 17:10:00 (MST-7)
Location: GUTHRIE
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Guthrie RAWS measured a wind gust to 59 mph and large tree limbs were downed by thunderstorm winds in Clifton.

Flash Flood in PIMA, ARIZONA
From 24-JUL-22 14:27:00 to 24-JUL-22 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: OLD TUSCON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Heavy rain of 1-2 in less than 1 hour near Tucson Mountain Park, caused flash flooding of several roads in Tucson Estates. Sheridan Ave. was washed out south of Kinney.

Flash Flood in PIMA, ARIZONA
From 24-JUL-22 16:10:00 to 24-JUL-22 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: ORO VLY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Heavy rain of 2-3 in 90 minutes caused a rapid rise in Canada Del Oro Wash, causing the flooding and closure of Overton Rd.

Flash Flood in PIMA, ARIZONA
From 24-JUL-22 16:46:00 to 24-JUL-22 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: LUKEVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Heavy rain of 3-4 in 90 minutes caused flash flooding of Highway 85 near Puerto Blanco Dr. north of Lukeville.

Flash Flood in PIMA, ARIZONA
From 24-JUL-22 18:54:00 to 24-JUL-22 19:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: QUIJOTOA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Heavy rain of around 3 in 2 hours caused flash flooding of Highway 86 southeast of the Gu-Achi Trading Post. Santa Rosa Wash rose several feet north of Highway 86 but remained within its banks.

Flash Flood in GREENLEE, ARIZONA
From 24-JUL-22 17:19:00 to 24-JUL-22 18:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: CLIFTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rain of 2 in 1 hour in the Clifton-Morenci area resulted in flash flooding and mud flows along Chase Creek which flooded Coronado Blvd. before flowing into the San Francisco River.

Dust Storm in TOHONO O ODHAM NATION, ARIZONA
From 24-JUL-22 16:55:00 to 24-JUL-22 17:35:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Thunderstorm winds produced a wall of dust that moved from near Santa Rosa north across northern Tohono O'odham Nation, eventually reaching Interstate 8 in Pinal County. Visibility was reduced to near zero, which stopped traffic along Route 15 north of Santa Rosa.