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August 12, 2022 - Thunderstorm Wind

Several reports of thunderstorm damage across Quartzsite. The damages reported included several trailers/RVs flipped, signs blown around, trees blown over, heavy grills thrown 50 feet, storage sheds destroyed, leaning power poles. Timing estimated from radar. A wind gust of 65 mph was measured from a amateur radio user. No injuries were reported.

Quartzsite Arpt - Quartzsite Arpt
August 30, 2020 - Thunderstorm Wind

Isolated thunderstorms developed across portions of La Paz County during the early evening hours on August 30th; some of the storms generated gusty and damaging outflow winds. According to a local emergency manager, at 1945MST wind gusts estimated to be as high as 60 mph downed multiple power poles about 2 miles to the southwest of the town of Vicksburg. There were no injuries reported.

Vicksburg - Vicksburg
March 12, 2020 - Flood

A powerful Pacific upper level low spread considerable moisture into the southwest Arizona deserts on March 12th, resulting in the development of scattered to numerous showers during afternoon and evening hours. There were embedded thunderstorms that helped generate heavy rain over portions of La Paz County. The heavy rain resulted in an episode of flooding over eastern portions of the county. According to county officials, at 2208MST Centennial Wash exceeded alarm stage due to flooding. This occurred near the town of Wenden. There were no reports of accidents due to the flooding.

Wenden - Harcuvar
November 28, 2019 - Flash Flood

A powerful Pacific low pressure system developing over the desert southwest interacted with deep moisture to produce widespread rain across central portions of La Paz County during the early morning hours on November 29th. Isolated thunderstorms were embedded withing the areas of rain, locally enhancing rain totals. The heavy rain led to some flash flooding near the town of Vicksburg. According to the La Paz County Sheriff's office, at 0053MST flash flooding along state route 72 caused washes along the route to flow heavily. State route 72 then became impassable at mile posts 35, 43 and 45. There were no reports of accidents as a result of the flash flooding.

Vicksburg - Utting
November 28, 2019 - Flash Flood

A powerful Pacific low pressure system developing over the desert southwest interacted with deep moisture to produce widespread rain across central portions of La Paz County during the early morning hours on November 29th. Isolated thunderstorms were embedded withing the areas of rain, locally enhancing rain totals. The heavy rain led to some flash flooding near the town of Vicksburg. According to the La Paz County Sheriff's office, at 0053MST flash flooding along state route 72 caused washes along the route to flow heavily. State route 72 then became impassable at mile posts 35, 43 and 45. There were no reports of accidents as a result of the flash flooding.

Vicksburg - Utting

Episodes

March 12, 2020

A powerful Pacific low pressure system spread considerable amounts of moisture into the deserts of Arizona on March 12th. The low, aided by an unstable air mass, generated widespread showers along with embedded thunderstorms. Moderate to heavy rain developed during the afternoon and evening across portions of La Paz County which resulted in an episode of flooding in far eastern La Paz County. Around 2200MST county officials reported that Centennial Wash exceeded alarm stage which would lead to flooding in the area. There were no reports of accidents due to the flooding.

November 28, 2019

A powerful Pacific low pressure system moving into the desert southwest resulted in significant rains along with embedded thunderstorms that developed across portions of La Paz County during the evening hours on November 28th. Rainfall was moderate to heavy at times and resulted in flash flooding over portions of the County; as the low slowly moved east the heavy rain and resulting flash flooding persisted into the morning hours on the 29th. Multiple Flash Flood Warnings were issued. Initially, flash flooding occurred near Quartzsite; as of 2022MST all washes were flooded out along Highway 95 and by about 2300MST flash flooding was occurring in central La Paz County. About 2 miles southwest of Vicksburg, 2 vehicles became stuck in a flowing wash. Flash flooding persisted after midnight and at 0053MST washes were running along State Route 72 with the road becoming impassable.

September 1, 2019

Isolated to scattered monsoon thunderstorms developed during the evening hours across the northwest portion of La Paz County on September 1st. Some of the stronger storms generated gusty and damaging outflow winds, estimated to be as high as 70 mph. The gusty winds produced damage just to the east of the lower Colorado River and to the south of the town of Parker. At 2149MST the public reported that at least 20 power poles were blown down about 6 miles northeast of Poston, on Mohave road between Burns and Poston Road. No injuries were reported due to the strong winds.

July 28, 2018

Thunderstorms developed across the northwest portions of La Paz County, including areas along the lower Colorado River Valley and the Parker Dam, during late evening hours on July 28th. Some of the stronger thunderstorms produced gusty and damaging outflow winds in excess of 40 mph which is typical with late evening monsoon thunderstorms. The winds blew shingles off of a roof and also downed power lines just east of the Parker Dam. No injuries were reported.

August 10, 2017

Strong thunderstorms developed across portions of La Paz County during the afternoon hours on August 10th; the stronger storms produced strong damaging microburst winds as well as locally heavy rainfall. Intense rainfall led to episodes of flash flooding which primarily affected the interstate 10 corridor from Quartzsite through Brenda. At 1617MST Flash flooding resulted in the closure of highway 95 at milepost 104 in Quartzsite; earlier at about 1500MST the eastbound lane of Interstate 10 in Quartzsite was closed due to flooding. The strong storms also produced damaging microburst winds in Quartzsite which downed power lines and shredded metal sheet roofs; damaging winds also damaged RVs east of Brenda. No injuries were reported due to the wind damage or flooding.

News

Separate 2-alarm fires in Phoenix breakout as a massive dust storm rolls through; other cities on alert

The Phoenix Fire Department is battling two 2-alarm fires following a massive dust storm that swept through much of the Valley, and similar incidents are happening all around.

Oct 3, 2022

Severe thunderstorms, hailstorms moving across Arizona this weekend: Live radar, updates

The monsoon season may be over, but the storms aren't done yet. A Flood Watch is in effect across parts of Arizona as heavy rain, wind and thunderstorms are expected to move across the state.

Sep 9, 2022

About 2,000 households in Bullhead City still without power

There were no reported injuries, but Mohave Electric Cooperative said the pole damage left about 36,000 customers in the dark for at least a day.

Sep 5, 2022

Storm leaves outage, mess in its wake | Complimentary | havasunews.com Untitled Untitled

Rain doesn’t come often to Lake Havasu City — but when it does, it can come out of nowhere. And on Friday, the city was still recovering from a surprise

Aug 20, 2022

LIVE UPDATES: Storms moving into the Valley again Friday amid Flood Watch

After a busy Thursday night of damaging storms, more rain is falling in the Valley Friday morning with more storms on the way.

Aug 19, 2022

Monsoon 2022: Storms, flash flooding continues for Arizona

Recent storms, and by extension, the monsoon season, are affecting more than just people in the Phoenix area.

Jul 26, 2022

Eastman power outage, shut down result in release into air, water | Local News | timesnews.net

Eastman released a "purple plume" of methyl iodide and iodine into the air and oil into the river on Friday amid the power outage and shutdown at the plant.

Jul 22, 2022

Power restored to Eloy residents days after monsoon storm

Officials say power has been restored to residents in Eloy after a powerful weekend monsoon storm caused severe damage in the area.

Jul 18, 2022

APS tells Supervisors they’re ready for the summer | News | parkerpioneer.net

“We are prepared for the summer.” That’s what Regina Twomey of Arizona Public Service told the La Paz County Board of Supervisors at their June 6 meeting.

Jun 17, 2022

Could Arizona be at risk for rolling blackouts this summer? ASU expert weighs in

According to a report released by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation, two-thirds of the country could experience rolling blackouts this summer. Is Arizona at risk?

Jun 16, 2022

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15 hrs no power.

Scott | August 19, 2022  

We live on 19th Street and Mohave Ave. Parker AZ. our power has been off for more than 2 hours 30 May 2022 @ 4:30 P.M.

Jerry Boone | May 30, 2022  

11559 Maplewood Lane and surrounding are down

K Johnson | October 02, 2020  

Walgreens at Parker and Lincoln is out and I am unable to get my prescription.

JoAnne Pflaeging | March 09, 2020  

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Parker, Arizona

City Parker
County La Paz
State Arizona (AZ)
Country United States
Zip Codes 85344

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