1970 - The greatest natural disaster of record for Arizona occurred. Unprecedented rains caused rivers in central Arizona to rise five to ten feet per hour, sweeping cars and buildings as far as 30 to 40 miles downstream. Flooding claimed the lives of 23 persons, mainly campers, and caused millions of dollars damage. Water crested 36 feet above normal near Sunflower AZ. Workman's Creek was deluged with 11.40 inches of rain in 24 hours to establish a state record. Moisture from Pacific Tropical Storm Norma led to the severe flooding.
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Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. South wind around 5 mph.
Day: A chance of rain showers after 1pm. Partly sunny. High near 75, with temperatures falling to around 69 in the afternoon. Northwest wind 3 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Night: Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Northwest wind 1 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Day: Rain showers likely before 7am. Sunny, with a high near 77. Northwest wind 1 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. West wind 1 to 5 mph.
Day: Sunny, with a high near 77.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Day: Sunny, with a high near 79.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Day: Sunny, with a high near 83.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Day: Sunny, with a high near 88.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Day: Sunny, with a high near 90.
Thu's High Temperature
112 at Death Valley, CA and 16 Miles Southwest If Tecopa, CA
Thu's Low Temperature
28 at Peter Sinks, UT