Arizona rescue crew warns of flash flood dangers

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.

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