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Dust Storm — S Gila/Ne Maricopa/X N Pinal, Arizona

July 6, 1999 · NOAA Storm Events record

Direct deaths
1
Direct injuries
14
Property damage
—
Area
S Gila/Ne Maricopa/X N Pinal

Event narrative (NOAA)

The widespread dust storm sharply reduced visibility along Interstate 10, about 7 miles northeast of Casa Grande. One motorist was killed as a series of wrecks were reported in a 25-mile section of the freeway.

Other notable dust storm events in Arizona

Nw Pinal · February 15, 20062 killedWest Central Deserts · August 15, 20161 killedCochise County · January 6, 20031 killedCochise County · January 6, 20031 killedSoutheast Pinal · July 10, 1997$200K

Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database. Deaths and injuries are those NOAA classifies as direct. Damage is the reporting office's estimate at the time and is not inflation-adjusted. This is a catalogue record, not a forecast.

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