Flash flooding during monsoon season is a familiar sight, but following wildfires, the threat can be worse. Find out what Pima County is doing to protect against potential damage.
TUCSON, Ariz. — It can happen in a matter of minutes. Floods often follow when monsoon rolls through Southern Arizona.
The Pima Wash could be hit hard as a result of the Bighorn Fire. If it were to flood, the Pima County Regional Flood Control District anticipates there could be up to $6 million in damages.
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