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  • Mamta Popat
  • Jul 23, 2021
  • Jul 23, 2021 Updated Apr 21, 2022
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The Santa Cruz River was flowing strong Friday morning, July 23, 2021, after an overnight monsoon storm passed over Tucson. Video by: Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star

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Overnight storms pound Tucson with heavy rain, damaging wind

Overnight storms pound Tucson with heavy rain, damaging wind

More than 2 inches of rain fell in some areas of Tucson by early Friday.

More rain expected after storm wallops Tucson

More rain expected after storm wallops Tucson

Tucson International Airport recored a little over an inch of rain during an overnight storm that brought thunder, lightning and rain to a big swath of the Tucson area.

Watch: Monsoon storms and flowing washes in Tucson

Watch: Monsoon storms and flowing washes in Tucson

A monsoon storm is thrilling and dangerous. So is the aftermath of flooded washes and roads.…

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