Event narrative (NOAA)
Torrential rain associated with moisture from the remnants of tropical system Norbert caused extensive flooding of Tucson's east side. Many streets were inundated with 1 to 2 feet of water, stalling numerous vehicles. Several swift water rescues occurred including the rescue of driver of a truck near Pontatoc Road and River Road. Additionally, a female driver on East Calle Betelgeux drove into the lower water crossing of Alamo Wash. Flood waters swept her car against a pedestrian bridge where it was hung up when first responders arrived. Before they could reach the woman, the current pulled the car under the bridge and under water 12 feet deep. When the car was found less than a quarter mile downstream, near 22nd Street just west of Kolb Road, the driver had drown.
Other notable flash flood events in Arizona
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.