PHOENIX — A storm system is bringing heavy rain and lightning to parts of the Valley.
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Today is an ABC15 Weather Action Day as big weather changes impact your day. A storm system is moving in with wind, rain and a major cool-down.
Viewer footage shows Waymo vehicles stuck in multiple flooded areas of the Valley, including Phoenix and Scottsdale.
POWER OUTAGES
Power outages are being reported across the Valley.
As of 5:00 p.m., APS is reporting about 170 outages, and SRP is reporting about 5,004 outages.
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LIVE UPDATES:
5:30 p.m.
RAINCHECK TODAY, FAIR FUN ANOTHER DAY
— Arizona State Fair (@azstatefair) September 27, 2025
Closed Today, Sept 26 due to Weather.
For the safety of our guests, we will be closed today due to weather.
A free admission ticket to visit us, any day through October 26.
Grab your Rain Delay Admission Ticket from 5pm-11pm 9/26/25.… pic.twitter.com/likO1jPYjJ
5:04 p.m.
No longer just light rain! Please stay safe in this severe weather. https://t.co/Qzrr6EnxtP pic.twitter.com/FS0cAa4JYr
— City of Phoenix, AZ (@CityofPhoenixAZ) September 26, 2025
4:54 p.m.
Service Alert: Due to severe weather, westbound and eastbound A Line trains cannot travel between the 50th St/Washington and Priest Dr/Washington stations. A Line trains are experiencing delays of up to 25 minutes at this time. #vmservice
— Valley Metro (@valleymetro) September 26, 2025
4:39 p.m.
It's coming down at Mountain America Stadium (or Sun Devil Stadium if you must). We're less than 90 minutes away from @TCUFootball taking on @ASUFootball.
— Danny Bavaro (@dannybavaro) September 26, 2025
ASU might need to break out the Tide pen after this game.@abc15 @abc15sports #abc15 #abc15wx #azwx #monsoon2025 pic.twitter.com/gUNFZpaMkJ
4:26 p.m.
A few rain updates from ABC15's @AmberSullins. (Keep in mind these will be changing as we are not done yet with these storms):
— Anne Ryman (@anneryman) September 26, 2025
Scottsdale: 2.09
Phoenix: 1.64 (An inch of this fell within 30 minutes)
Fountain Hills: 1.10
4:25 p.m.
A special weather statement has been issued for Mesa AZ, Chandler AZ and Scottsdale AZ until 4:45 PM MST pic.twitter.com/ktvUDUG0i8
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) September 26, 2025
4:00 p.m.
Flash Flood Warning continues for Phoenix AZ, Mesa AZ and Chandler AZ until 6:00 PM MST pic.twitter.com/FYHUNOBP0a
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) September 26, 2025
3:48 p.m.
The record-setting rainstorm sent mud and debris onto the ramp connecting southbound I-17 to westbound I-10 near @PHXSkyHarbor. This interchange is closed.
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) September 26, 2025
A hydrovac crew is en route to remove water and a front loader is on the way to remove mud and debris. pic.twitter.com/DEOihwkdjC
3:30 p.m.
The ground stop at Sky Harbor Airport has been extended until at least 4:30 p.m. per the FAA: https://t.co/rLyJsJbNne
— Anne Ryman (@anneryman) September 26, 2025
2:46 p.m.
From the high-resolution Phoenix ASOS at 1:38 PM MST the temperature dropped to 67°F. This is the first time at Sky Harbor that the temperature was below 70°F since June 2nd, 2025. #azwx pic.twitter.com/xBeR7Y8YZD
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) September 26, 2025
2:25 p.m.
More than 400 flights now delayed at Sky Harbor per airport's website
Today’s storm is impacting some operations at PHX. Remember to check your flight status with your airline before coming to the airport and give yourself extra time. Also, the PHX Sky Train® is not currently running and buses are available at each station to move passengers.
— Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (@PHXSkyHarbor) September 26, 2025
2:14 p.m.
Maricopa County experiencing severe weather. BE PREPARED!
— Maricopa County Dept of Emergency Mgmt (@MaricopaReady) September 26, 2025
Follow trusted weather sources: National Weather Service Phoenix and Flood Control District of Maricopa County for weather conditions. Visit https://t.co/3hWesTZVGf and https://t.co/bQeSBuMXX3 for preparedness tips. pic.twitter.com/3KRWQSh7ij
2:05 p.m.
DPS officials say a driver is safely out of a vehicle that became stranded in water on the I-17 and I-10 interchange.
Officials with ADOT say the ramp is closed due to the flooding.
2:00 p.m.
Some are still trying to tailgate outside ASU ahead of the game Friday.
“It’s only going to get worse before it gets better” someone shouted.
— Nicole Grigg (@NicoleSGrigg) September 26, 2025
This is the scene in Tempe ahead of tonight’s @ASUFootball game
This is about the only crowd I see tailgating right now. Gates open at 4:30@abc15 pic.twitter.com/yWcAAKxKrA
1:56 p.m.
Service Alert: Due to severe weather, northbound and southbound B line trains cannot travel between the Roosevelt/Central Ave and Lincoln St stations. Eastbound and westbound A line trains also have up to 20-minute delays. #vmservice #phxtraffic
— Valley Metro (@valleymetro) September 26, 2025
1:40 p.m.
Ramp from I-17 SB to I-10 WB: There is standing water in the road due to very heavy continuing rainfall. pic.twitter.com/9qkauXqzn5
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) September 26, 2025
1:30 p.m.
🚨 Due to weather, Devil Walk has officially been CANCELED 🚨
— Sun Devil Football (@ASUFootball) September 26, 2025
Gates open at 4:30 pm!
1:25 p.m.
Lots of NWS warnings ⚠️ ‼️ ⛔️! Stay off the roads if possible and follow @NWSPhoenix for more information! #azwx #Monsoon2025 pic.twitter.com/Pdai7N3prF
— The Flood Control District of Maricopa County (@maricopaflood) September 26, 2025
1:10 p.m.
A wall of dust is moving north, south of the Valley, along Interstate 10 and Cement Plant Road
1:00 p.m.
Please do not attempt to drive through flooded roads or washes. It takes very little water to sweep a vehicle away (along with anything and anyone in it). https://t.co/yXzWurNzyM
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) September 26, 2025
12:22 p.m.
The rain has been coming down steadily all morning near 18th Street and Camelback. A few moments throughout the morning where we got some small amounts of hail as well.@abc15 #abc15 #abc15wx #azwx #Monsoon2025 pic.twitter.com/x3R4EkEp09
— Danny Bavaro (@dannybavaro) September 26, 2025
12:20 p.m.
Big hail in north Scottsdale! ⛈️ ABC15's Melissa Blasius found large pieces of hail as storms swept through. Remember, if you see a flooded road do not drive through it. pic.twitter.com/Q43l2rbWrZ
— ABC15 Arizona (@abc15) September 26, 2025
12:15 p.m.
"When flooded, turn around, don't drown!" As storms develop today, remember that Flash Floods can escalate quickly! If you are out and about today, lets stay safe and never drive through a flooded roadway! #azwx pic.twitter.com/YAjOvQ0bBy
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) September 26, 2025
11:58 a.m.
Ground Delay
26/11:00 AM MST—26/6:59 PM MST
Departures to Phoenix Sky Harbor International are delayed avg. 75 mins. due to thunderstorms.
Delay assigned to departures within 1000 nautical miles
All Contiguous US DEP flights included.
All departures receive expected departure clearance times (EDCTs)
11:35 a.m.
Turn around, don’t drown! Reporting on flooding in Sun City. Please be careful! pic.twitter.com/VsuxOTTvd4
— Adam Klepp (@AdamKleppAZ) September 26, 2025
11:11 a.m.
Phoenix Sky Harbor Ground Stop
Departures to Phoenix Sky Harbor International are grounded due to thunderstorms.
Probability of extension is medium (30-60%).
Grounding applies to departures from ZLA ZAB
11:05 a.m.
At least 1,700 APS customers in the Sun City area are without power as storms continue to pummel parts of the Valley.
See latest APS and SRP outages here.
11:02 a.m.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Phoenix AZ, Glendale AZ and Scottsdale AZ until 11:30 AM MST pic.twitter.com/uF9oBGVAXX
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) September 26, 2025
10:51 a.m.
Do not cross flooded roadways.
— The Flood Control District of Maricopa County (@maricopaflood) September 26, 2025
Barricades are there for your safety. Turn around, don’t drown.
Check the weather at https://t.co/xeD1opcGFo#azwx pic.twitter.com/QCx3YXfiS9
10:23 a.m.
Flash Flood Warning including Glendale AZ, Peoria AZ and Surprise AZ until 1:30 PM MST pic.twitter.com/YlTqsip6nF
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) September 26, 2025
10:07 a.m.
⚠️ Severe Thunderstorm Warning ⚠️ in effect until 10:45 AM MST for portions of Yavapai County.
— NWS Flagstaff (@NWSFlagstaff) September 26, 2025
This includes Congress, Peeples Valley, Hawkins, Piedmont, Walnut Grove, and Yarnell. More info: https://t.co/rgIRwD4hFt. #azwx pic.twitter.com/p9D32iLzD7
10:06 a.m.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Wittmann AZ and Beardsley AZ until 10:30 AM MST pic.twitter.com/s5Ag1qVp3o
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) September 26, 2025
10 a.m.
More rain is coming down ... before you head out, check https://t.co/NL8OBIMDyz to get real-time traffic information or download the AZ511 app.
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) September 26, 2025
📱 Apple: https://t.co/ZBt7iIAdRd
📷 Android: https://t.co/n3R7tHa8nN pic.twitter.com/7Wwk1YvIxd
9:15 a.m.
We're seeing rain hitting parts of the state! Remember:
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) September 26, 2025
🌧️Check your windshield wipers
🌧️Slow down and allow extra braking room
🌧️Do not drive into pooling water pic.twitter.com/kH7KyaWWV3
