1 flash flood, as filed by the National Weather Service.
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The Phoenix radar (KIWA), 77 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 02:01 UTC.
1 flash flood. Local standard time, as filed.
Widespread flooding occurred in the town of Aguila. Many properties and roads were under six inches of water. There was also a report of water flowing across Eagle Eye Road in western Aguila.
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