Rain around the Valley and state has canceled some weekend events and created problems on roadways.
EVENT UPDATES:
OdySea in the Desert: This weekend's free outdoor events including the Free Artisan Festival and Free Movies in the Desert: Monsters, Inc. Those events have been rescheduled for Saturday, October 27.
Tolmachoff Farms: The Glendale farm wrote Saturday on Facebook that the farm and its haunted corn maze were closed because of the rain.
"Electric Desert" at Desert Botanical Garden: Because of the weather, the Desert Botanical Garden will not be open for "Electric Desert", according to a Facebook post. You can call 480-941-1225 to reschedule or receive a refund.
Ultimate Margarita Beach Party: The Jimmy Buffet pre-concert party has moved indoors to Chico Malo at CityScape in downtown Phoenix. The event began at noon and is free to attend.
Fear Farm and Haunted Hayride: Both Fear Farm and Haunted Hayride will be closed Saturday, Oct. 13 because of the rain, according to a Facebook post. Those with questions or who purchased tickets for tonight have been asked to email info@fearfarm.com.
Bowman Hitting Challenge: The Arizona Fall League has canceled the Bowman Hitting Challenge Saturday evening at Sloan Park because of the rain.
BAM! Fest: The event at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park has canceled its festival, according to a Facebook post. It may be rescheduled. Updates would be posted to their Facebook page.
Arizona Taco Festival: The event is rain or shine at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. Tickets are still available.
Tempe Oktoberfest: The weekend festival is also rain or shine. VIP tents have been opened to everyone to stay dry.
Arizona State Fair: In a tweet, the Arizona State Fair announced for the first time in recent memory, the fair has closed due to weather. The fair will reopen on Sunday.
Rain canceled Tempe's showing of Ratatouille on Friday night as well. Their next event is Friday, October 19.
Here's the latest info on weather impacts:
1:36 p.m.
UPDATE: The water has subsided on I-10 at 43rd Avenue. Continue to keep your speed low and use your headlights. #aztraffic #azwx https://t.co/MzmXQKDRt2
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) October 13, 2018
1:06 p.m.
South 48th Street is closed due to flooding from East Warner Road to East Hoh Way. Please seek alternate travel routes. #PhxTraffic #PhxStorm @phoenixpolice pic.twitter.com/Bb3ZOPKsw3
— Phoenix Police (@phoenixpolice) October 13, 2018
12:54 p.m.
NOW: Both directions of I-10 are flooded at 43rd Avenue. Avoid the area. #aztraffic #azwx pic.twitter.com/bh7O4ltwX2
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) October 13, 2018
12:38 p.m.
As of 12:30 pm the following weather related street issues are occurring in Surprise: 219th Avenue is closed, north of Sun Valley Parkway; Cotton Ln (Peoria to Cactus closed for through traffic, only local traffic allowed) Curbside lane on Reems at Brookside closed.
— City of Surprise (@AZSurprise) October 13, 2018
12:10 p.m.
ROAD CLOSURE: Due to flooding a hard closure is in effect in the area of Miller Rd & Lower Buckeye Rd. Stay clear of area and be safe. pic.twitter.com/3IY3HsShw0
— Buckeye Police Dept (@BuckeyePolice) October 13, 2018
11:04 a.m.
The following streets are closed due to flooding:
- 16th Ave., west of Ironwood
- Delaware, just south of Superstition
- Delaware at Tepee
- Lost Dutchman, east of Ironwood
- Lost Dutchman at San Marcos
- San Marcos, just south of 12th Ave. #ajtraffic pic.twitter.com/rLGdhHKprA— Apache Junction, AZ (@AJCityAZ) October 13, 2018
10:57 a.m.
Due to inclement weather, this event has been cancelled. We’re sorry for the inconvenience. https://t.co/7OGdWOpjf8
— Peoria, AZ ☀️ (@PeoriaAZ) October 13, 2018
10:53 a.m.
It's official, October 2018 is now the 2nd wettest October on record in Phoenix. #abc15wx #azwx https://t.co/d0pni1olzt
— Iris Hermosillo (@IrisABC15) October 13, 2018
10:37 a.m.
Good news! Because of today's heavy rain, crews are lifting the I-10 westbound lane restrictions between 27th and 43rd avenues. It'll take a little time to have all the lanes open. (The restriction was scheduled until 4 p.m. Sunday.) #PhxTraffic pic.twitter.com/GH4IUtdjFi
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) October 13, 2018
9:42 a.m.
SR 238 is closing between Maricopa and Gila Bend because of flooding. It will take some time to get all the barricades in place, but please avoid the highway as of now. Turn around, don't drown! #aztraffic #azwx pic.twitter.com/W3n7Zo5hss
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) October 13, 2018
9:40 a.m.
Water in roadway at Salome Highway at Delaney Wash, just west of 395th Ave. Please do not attempt to drive across flooded roadways. #phxtraffic
— MCDOT News (@MCDOTNews) October 13, 2018
9:03 a.m.
Road blocked: Flooding has stopped traffic on SR 187 in areas between SR 87 and SR 387. We're waiting for more details, but for now avoid SR 187 and consider SR 387 as an alternate route. #aztraffic #azwx pic.twitter.com/ACh66revV6
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) October 13, 2018
9 a.m.
***Mud Run Update***
Due to the weather, the Mud Run course is being shut down for the remainder of today.
Any registrant unable to run the course today will be contacted by staff for rescheduling.
We will have more info on the rescheduled date and time soon. pic.twitter.com/Nfk0jh6YXA
— City of Maricopa (@CityofMaricopa) October 13, 2018
