The Brief
- Arizona rescue crews are warning residents about the extreme dangers of flash floods, emphasizing how quickly water can rise even under clear skies, citing past tragedies.
- Remote areas often lack effective early warning systems, making it crucial for people to understand the risks and the rapid speed at which floodwaters can inundate canyons.
PHOENIX – Arizona, no stranger to deadly flash floods, continues to see rescue crews stressing the rapid and unpredictable nature of these events.
What we know:
This comes after past tragedies, including a 2017 incident where 10 family members died in Payson and a 2019 event where three children were swept away in the Tonto Basin.…