MUD & THUNDER - Amazing n Weird Flash Flood Videos from Arizona

Reed Timmer targets flash floods in Arizona during monsoon season, and intercepts two very different flash floods. One oozing with weirdness, the other an angry monster.
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00:00 - Intro
01:30 - The Ooze flash flood Arrives
02:17 - On foot with the ooze
03:30 - Straight-line waves
04:46 - Reposition to Vermillion Cliffs flash flood
07:24 - Uncut ooze.
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[@moochiesmum]

I loved this video!! I am a Native Arizonan so flash floods are in my blood. I don't think the average person realizes how dangerous and sudden they are. But, thank God for the rain, we can maintain a very large population in a desert because of the tributaries and the runoff into larger waterways!! Thank you for sharing this footage, we'll done!

[@lyge3854]

They are dangerous alright

[@shAnn0n1]

I saw a video of a family driving through a canyon to park up and take a hike, but it started to rain and flash flood. The family quickly got back into their vehicle, and started to drive back out, but the waters were getting deeper and deeper, so the father decided to drive onto a small elevated island and wait it out. As they sat in the vehicle waiting, they saw another family in a compact car floating backwards in the flood waters, they slammed into an overhang of rocks, but they were actually saved from getting stuck because of the force of the waters pushing them. Rescue had gotten to the family stuck on an elevated island, the mom and kids were flown out by helicopter, while the dad waited for an all terrain vehicle to pull his truck back onto the road. It was an AMAZING story, just look on KZbin for the family stuck in Utah's national canyon.

[@faheyplayer]

You described this accurately. Remarkable video. I think it was Capitol Reef.

[@pkorns1892]

Yeah, I watched the same one a few days ago! That was wild!

[@tthappyrock368]

I saw that one too! It is miraculous that no one who had gone into the canyon that day was killed or seriously injured!

[@MactheHusky]

I've definitely seen that video! Crazy! With the helicopter right!?

[@MrJordanwain]

I saw this too. The father did an amazing job protecting his family!! And he even got to drive his truck out.

[@lesleyM84]

when i was young, we’d have tremendous rainstorms that sometimes would produce actual waterfalls on Mummy Mountain! Absolutely thrilling!! I SO MISS my free range, no other homes then, mountain …. it was my constant companion of intrigue and exploration..

[@NephewJamie]

Any weather phenomenon whether it be a flash flood or snow lightning it’s truly remarkable when you get to experience weather firsthand it’s a whole different feeling!!!

[@youtubegm8256]

This is an amazing format that is really growing on me. Like a slideshow of information mixed with multiple views and in depth explanation with high detail and notations. Great job Reed.

[@BrianWhite06]

Thought the same thing, love this format

[@noragodley1270]

I’ve been watching you chase tornados for years. I love seeing you here in my AZ backyard showing us the monsoons!

[@20PINKluvr]

Monsoon storms

[@gafairbanks2434]

Definitely, today's weather patterns are showing us how the rock formations have formed over millions of years. Interesting, everything has its story. All we can do is learn once again from all the experiences given us by nature.

[@fitzventure]

Lived in AZ my whole life. We learned to fear the flash flood, but it's really interesting to see them in action.

[@mtn_towd]

Witnessing any flash flood is always a cool thing to see even on a mini scale!

[@TheVancePants]

"Enjoy the ooze" has got to be the best way to describe beautiful debris flow videos 👍

[@tommunyon2874]

All these active, overhead shots are a great way to see these floods from another perspective.

[@lesleyM84]

absolutely gorgeous lands and epic raging rain water captures!!!!!

[@maddieadams75]

I’ve been in Az 29 yrs, this last 2+ weeks has been most rain I’ve seen in 7 yrs….

[@polywoggins]

Really what about 2014?

[@KennethHastings]

It’s awesome to see you out here covering the floods. It’s a great info for people to have. It still blow my mind how many people don’t get it. You are doing a good service. Keep it up. Been a fan since the old days!

[@apollosaturn5]

Suddenly I'm in the mood for a Nutella chocolate shake.

[@USAF_Medic]

I was stationed with a Capt Timmer in the 70's at the USAF Academy. he was our Radiologist. A great guy. We didn't learn Officer's first names usually. I haven't heard the name Timmer in years.

[@AndisweatherCenter]

This monsoon season is one of the most intense I have ever seen. Las Vegas got absolutely flooded just a few weeks ago. And Lake Mead actually rose several feet because of all the rain. And now The region is getting more rain because of Kay’s moisture and remnants.

[@whoever6458]

I've seen lots of these. I grew up on a hillside that had a wash running through the valley. Whenever it would rain a lot, we'd all ride our bikes down to see how much the wash had come up once it wasn't raining too hard. I've seen the water eroding at the banks of the wash several times and even lapping at the bottom of the bridge.

[@mackdog3270]

I've seen Arizonan rains, and it was pretty intense. Nothing compared to a couple of years ago in southern Utah, that was apocalyptic. Blinding rains, ice, high wind gusts. I was reduced to driving 20 mph on the 15, and the only reason I stayed on the road was because of the trucker right in front of me. I think some hikers bought the farm in the canyons nearby. Thank goodness for Beaver, UT.

[@mommaseesall4270]

Reed, I love how you have diversified your incredible knowledge of "intense weather" to include Monsoons in addition to your infamous Tornado coverage. It was a Brilliant decision. But that's not all ...The free videos you are providing to the public via KZbin, I know are making a Huge impact on students of all ages. In addition, children who may not otherwise have the opportunity to understand and learn how intense weather impacts their lives and future, are able learn from your new EXCITING videos ! WOW! How cool is that?! I encourage everyone to like and share your videos to generate donations for you to keep up the great content! ps. love the haircut, your looking great! "keep dominating" 🌪😮

[@suraghinteriordesigns7592]

Bro, nice video and wonderful editing skill. But we the viewers spend too much time reading captions that we are not able to view the clips propely. Try voice over.

[@carltuckerson7718]

Watching as a geologist. Thank you for sharing, Reed.

[@discoverdata5832]

Those straight-line ways are amazing! It's like a flash flood on top of a flash flood.

[@markmaki4460]

Best viewed with sound off.

[@danielevans3932]

Gotta say these flash floods are enough for me to take a step back and watch in awe!!!

[@oldkayakdude]

Fun fact, almost every major rapid in the Grand Canyon is formed by debris fields coming out of the side creeks.

[@whimsygrove9971]

This is fascinating! It would be so cool to live in a place that has these regular flash floods in the washes. I'd be out there watching the surge of the water every day!

[@danielkaiser8971]

There is something about nature that keeps me in a state of awe. I'm used to tornadoes in Oklahoma, but Arizona has it's own magnificent weather phenomena. Awesome video footage, thank you.

[@KatieReadsKoziesAndMore]

Well done Reed. I have been watching your videos for many years. This is my favorite video you’ve ever made. It is beautiful, unique and informative. The music was perfect. Just as I was starting to wish I could hear the wash as it went by, the music faded and we could hear the flood. I hope to see many more videos of natural events like this in the future. Truly amazing.

[@milt6208]

I'm also in Northern Arizona and the thunder is intense and rain keeps coming down. What a great monsoon this year. Everything greened up for a little while. Then we go back to the desert we are. Can't wait for the little snow we get up here.

[@charonstyxferryman]

Regarding picking up speed, It's because the water who flows on dry soil first lubricates it. Once lubricated the water who comes after it flows a *lot* faster. Tsunamis flooding land behaves the same way.

[@justaninja1]

Those tidbits are interesting but they disappear too fast. It would be good if you could leave them up for 3-4 more seconds.

[@Calmdowndude]

I miss the monsoon season there, wish I was home to witness the beauty of it.

[@hessex1899]

Now I have Mastodon stuck in my head and it as amazing. Thank you. :)

[@donnavorce8856]

Fabulous footage and information. Thank you. Makes me want to take a drive over to Arizona.

[@paulpulver3877]

A fascinating subject and your drone work is superb! What a terrific example of technology giving us a new glimpse into the amazing things found in the world.

[@kristopherdetar4346]

I lived out west for 29 years and rode dirt bikes, horses and ran the trails. Later on I flew fixed wing aircraft all over the West. Loved the monsoon season, especially flying at night with a full moon. The moon would make the ground look like snow and the lightning in the thunderheads would cast lightning bolts out into the night sky. It is a beautiful place. I use to call the flash flood ooze “refried bean flows”.

[@leonardfibigerlewis]

Great footage, BUT I feel the music should be used sparingly. This footage is about nature, one should hear the sound of the powerfull flash flood more frequently. The music can be done between changing locations and introu/outro. Else, great quality work. Thank you.

[@ReedTimmerWx]

Great suggestion. Thank you

[@barbarianland]

My girlfriend and I got caught out and had to cross a flash flood in Fish and Owl Creek in Utah early spring. Water was ankle deep when we crossed initially, up to about 4’-5’ when we had to cross. In the flow for a minute or two maybe, hypothermia set in quick… Crazy stuff, great footage you got there, thanks for sharing!!!

[@MzVicky]

Great educational video Reed . I love these new videos from you and Brian touches make them very professional.

[@louisapadilla2310]

I always loved watching the arroyos in my part of the southwest. It amazing how much earth the water will move. I live in a river canyon at the base of a mesa with many channels coming down. Keeping our dirt roads to our homes cleared during monsoon season is fun.

[@ReedTimmerWx]

Did you live in AZ?

[@louisapadilla2310]

New Mexico

[@rapturebound197]

Amazing video and commentary. This is my first time watching one of these flash flood videos. This is real reporting.. and worlds better than weather news you get on the MSM. Drone footage is amazing. Thanx and Good job 👍

[@ayokay123]

And the creation of a new Grand Canyon.

[@juliatara704]

Striking nature!.I never thought this kind of flash flood existed. TYVM for sharing your (dangerous) experience

[@KimBrat702]

I live in Las Vegas now. Miracle Mile flash flood was so bad. It eroded the walls of the wash. A trailer park. Miracle Mile. Some fell into the wash. I always worry when I see rain clouds like this and being out in the desert. I always watch. Thank you for this!

[@johnmiguel7666]

Ciao Reed: I lived outside Tuscon at Marana for several years in the 60's...had to commute every day into town for my bank job...summers I never knew if I'd make it back home either late, or not at all...could be sunny and hot in Tuscon, but storming in the hills...usually there was a police officer stopping traffic when the washes were active...saw a yellow Volks with a lady inside get swept away right in front of me...they found the car a few miles downstream...her body much farther down...the power of the water was amazing...loved watching your work on these events...very well done...but please be careful!

[@rflatley8029]

excellent drone footage. So well put together and your narration is up beat, informative, and interesting. thank you

[@nathanmccreery914]

I have seen these up close and personal out in the desert. The rain brings life, so it's always welcome. But you had better be out of the way when these come down the wash, and this is a small one. I have seen them with full size cottonwoods that were washed out by the roots. Amazing things to see.

[@rogerdudra178]

Greetings from the BIG SKY of Montana. I lived in Arizona for 11 years. I'm glad it's done.

[@clivepetty2338]

Very interesting, especially the speed at which a flood can build

[@peterwise3413]

Amazing content! Thanks for sharing! I wonder if the pusles of the waves off the vermillion cliffs are more due to the surge flow, similarly experience by the Great Sand Dunes or any sufficiently spread out fast-flowing body of water?

[@bridgetjentzsch3226]

Those are sooo awesome. I lived in Scottsdale and when the washes flooded, they were raging rivers. Powerful.

[@markrouse2416]

8:17 Is a good example how topography can give the illusion of water running upstream.

[@rkhyden1950]

Reed, great video. I just love your work. If your by your self, please be careful.

[@rondias6625]

Farout !! What an interesting way to spend time stepping out of the tornado box ! Just amazing how fast and powerful these can be

[@ReedTimmerWx]

More flash flood chasing tomorrow

[@rondias6625]

@@ReedTimmerWx 👍✌️

[@MichaelLee-dt1iw]

Bro! Excellent video! Love the production…the mapping, the drone footage, the music and most of all the explanations. Great teaching aide!

[@michaelemory552]

Were I teaching Earth Science I would use this video. Fluid dynamics, material sorting, it’s all there. Cross sections of that entire valley floor could be taken telling of the influences of theses events. Great camera work. I know young folk dig it, but please turn your hat back around.

[@b_uppy]

This is why you do gully repair starting high in the landscapes is feasible, as well as check dams, bunds, etc. Organic material is swept away and moisture is lost while the surrounding land gets drier... You

[@lkelect1cal]

Great shots of the actual different water flows on the sediment, never seen that before.

[@lindaweinberg2799]

So interesting to watch..originally from north east and so fascinated by the weather in the east..used to noreasters..with power outages for days in frigid temperatures...have seen flooding but nothing like your videos..stay safe..

[@jddr.jkindle9708]

Thanks 4 sharing the beauty of nature!

[@alicemcdonald7358]

You have a love of adventure ❤

[@lorettacarroll6015]

Growing up in Pinal County AZ, I learned as a kid before I even started driving that you do not drive into the water and you wait a good 20 minutes after the rain has already passed before even thinking of continuing on through a wash that has already gone down. Reason being is more water may still show up once any debris is moved out of the way.

[@paulmadkow9143]

I'm RVing in kingman AZ. These storms are crazy. Great video content!

[@frankierizzo8516]

Those viper glasses! as soon as i saw them i knew this was going to be a good video.

[@billpederson4831]

don,t you just love weather you should go to Japan and see the lahar the rocks are huge riding the slip of mud it just is Amazing.

[@MrDan708]

I'm a long time PA resident; when it rains here, the creeks and rivers rise a bit, no big deal. Things get a bit more interesting in the southwest.

[@yamoshigodofsaiyans1569]

Ya tell that to people in Yardley, Morrisville, and levitown bruh. Its obvious you forgot how much the Deleware River floods.... lol

[@yamoshigodofsaiyans1569]

Lol

[@yamoshigodofsaiyans1569]

Tell that to the Deleware river dude. Im pretty sure any resident in Yardley or Morrisville would ask if you had your eyes checked

[@yamoshigodofsaiyans1569]

I would know😂 Pennsbury 2010 lets GO

[@JeepUSMC]

Ya we were out 4x4 and it hit us in seconds with 0 warnings on our phone. A few months ago in the chakawalla mountains. I have a few videos on my channel of the flood that was coming at us as we entered the wash. Then had to put run it and cross it a few more times to get out in a jeep compass trail-hawk 😅 Ended up losing my jeep engine in 3 ft of water but luckily had my boys with me to pull me out. Crazy stuff man. I'm in AZ also so I'm all too familiar with flash floods but that was crazy.... lol I turn around real quick when I saw the water lol. Keep the videos coming they are awesome.

[@alanbiancardi2531]

We live in Arizona and go up to that area as often as we can. I have been trying to catch a flash flood for years but once we lose cell signal I am having to guess. Great video and hopefully this year I can record one.

[@laleardwiwake7560]

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[@cbpd89]

If you ever get the chance to hike a slot canyon, Don do it during monsoon season, obviously, and you'll see why when you see the size of the boulders that get tossed about and wedged into these narrow spaces. It is an amazing place to be able to explore, but always check in about the weather, preferably with a park ranger or someone who is aware of the region and the risks.

[@vickimiller5785]

Educating, interesting and entertaining all at the same time. Thank you. You have earned a 'sub'.🙂

[@ReedTimmerWx]

Thank you for subscribing to Team Dominator

[@whitecrow984]

i love natural "disasters/catastrophes" this things put a smile on my face best part when you watch them live just keep your distance and respect nature, but that stil isnt 100% safe yet damn this is a real beauty

[@JMM599]

Mother Nature is the best artist

[@zardox78]

My first couple of times through Arizona I got a big kick out of the fact that they actually give names to their dry mud-puddles. I guess when you have no rivers to name you have make do.

[@doglady9334]

Love love love your videos. I could lose an entire day watching... thanks.

[@bestamerica]

' wow beautifully heavy rainy to floody muddy on the river

[@chuckruffing6283]

The 80's called... They want their sun glasses back.

[@franciscoribeiro6034]

A força da natureza é. fantástica!

[@bubcatblues4751]

Wow that got big and fast quick

[@mustangracer5124]

Looks like the flash flood started in a dry lake bed.. very fine silt.

[@woody95124]

Your very very knowledgeable..Enjoy your videos..

[@julied6322]

I drove to Bullhead City, AZ during monsoon season and was caught in a microburst just outside of Barstow, CA. We ended up chasing the storm all across California and arriving in Bullhead after dark because of our lowered speed. Highway 95 was so flooded people were bogged down on the side of the road. I stayed toward the middle of the road where it wasn't ponding as much. It was a white knuckle drive for sure. We did make it safe and sound and just stayed put at my mother in law's for a week. We live in the desert also and even if the rain is just in the mountains and hills surrounding us we know not to go to the boonies of town and which roads to avoid. We're retired so there are no errands so important that we must go out. We try to stay home and off the roads.

[@RealChrisinAZ]

Amazing footage, Thank you for sharing!

[@christinabrown7308]

The ripples one the last one were so weird.

[@stephenurmano2198]

I remember back in the 70s rangers would warn not to camp in the wash. Dam Dang right dudes.

[@michaelhause2669]

Flash floods are normal in New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, and southern California. This is some beautiful photography of flash floods. Flash floods have not been filmed in this way in the past.

[@pimpogrenudo1]

Excellent footage. Great drone views.

[@MHarenArt]

Excellent and fascinating video, especially the drone footage which allows getting so close to the action!

[@DebbyShoemaker]

8:33 The undulation is beautiful. Like a living thing.

[@kathaysong5377]

Nice drone work.

[@gregcollins3404]

Have you ever seen the folded rock strata in the bottom of the Grand Canyon? How the heck does that happen? I mean right angle bends right through the strata. How does it happen without fracturing the rock all up - or was it soft when the folding happened?

[@chrisduden7382]

Great channel Reed - Happy to subscribe

[@louisegogel7973]

Implementing Permaculture thinking could mitigate such flash flooding, I believe.

[@stevemarshall3481]

Wow, the effort you put into production and editing of your videos is 2nd to none, well done sir 👏 👏 👏

[@432b86ed]

I'd prefer -music- , if given the choice. Great video either way.

[@eustaciogriego1912]

Nature can be wonderful if we treated fair. That is some good drone flying thank you.

[@Jay_440]

Killer video man!

[@tomosbon7347]

Just one of mother nature's many wonders. This is what has shaped the west. Actually this is the type of nature that has shaped the entire land mass of earth.

[@maxpower1337]

The flash floods look like concrete flowing but at least some draught relief 👍