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 61. South wind 2 to 6 mph.
Day: A chance of rain showers after noon. Mostly cloudy. High near 69, with temperatures falling to around 64 in the afternoon. Northwest wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Night: A chance of rain showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. West wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Day: Sunny, with a high near 76. West wind 2 to 8 mph.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. Northwest wind 2 to 6 mph.
Day: Sunny, with a high near 74.
Night: Clear, with a low around 49.
Day: Sunny, with a high near 77.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Day: Sunny, with a high near 82.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Day: Sunny, with a high near 86.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Day: Sunny, with a high near 87.
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
Grafton is the oldest city in Jersey County, Illinois, United States. It is located near the confluence of the Illinois and Mississippi Rivers. As of the 2020 census, the city had a total population of 626. Prior to the Great Flood of 1993, Grafton had enjoyed a stable population of nearly 1,000 residents.
Grafton is a part of the Metro-East region and Greater St. Louis.
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