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: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind around 6 mph.
Day: Rain showers likely after 11am. Mostly cloudy. High near 71, with temperatures falling to around 65 in the afternoon. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Night: Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Northwest wind 2 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Day: A slight chance of rain showers before 7am. Sunny, with a high near 75. Northwest wind 2 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. Northwest wind around 3 mph.
Day: Sunny, with a high near 74.
Night: Clear, with a low around 46.
Day: Sunny, with a high near 77.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Day: Sunny, with a high near 82.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Day: Sunny, with a high near 86.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Day: Sunny, with a high near 88.
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