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: Cloudy, with a low around 76. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Day: A slight chance of rain showers after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 90. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Night: A slight chance of rain showers. Cloudy. Low around 71, with temperatures rising to around 75 overnight. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Day: A chance of rain showers before 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Day: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Day: A chance of rain showers before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Day: Sunny, with a high near 90.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 70.
Day: Sunny, with a high near 91.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68.
Day: Sunny, with a high near 92.
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