After several days of flash flooding in parts of Arizona, more storms are dumping rain and bringing dangerous conditions to our state.
Weather officials declared a Flash Flood Emergency before noon in the Globe, Claypool, and Central Heights areas. Portions of US 60 near Globe, I-17 in Phoenix, and SR 188 near Roosevelt Lake all had to be closed as they got slammed by heavy rain on Wednesday afternoon.
Other lines of storms made their way through the Valley, toppling trees and flooding some washes.
More scattered storms are possible through the evening across the Valley.
Here's the latest information about dangerous weather conditions on Wednesday:
4:45 a.m., Thursday
CLOSED: State Route 238 westbound is closed west of Maricopa at milepost 40. The closure is due to flooding. There is no estimated reopening time.
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) August 19, 2021
Check your route before you head out with the AZ 511 and ADOT Alerts apps: https://t.co/jFo6n2LJvr#aztraffic pic.twitter.com/TR0VCA0XG8
10:15 p.m, Wednesday
Another hit for the Telegraph burn scar tonight.
— Amber Sullins (@AmberSullins) August 19, 2021
Last batch of storms moving through right now. Tracking to the NE. #abc15 #abc15wx #azwx #az #wx #arizona #weather #phoenix #azmonsoon #monsoon2021 pic.twitter.com/jzAHu70sda
8:20 p.m.
Flood Warning Remains in Effect until 345 AM MST Friday for Gila County. https://t.co/5pG8va0Yq4 #azwx #cawx pic.twitter.com/4PopuPktxV
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) August 19, 2021
7:15 p.m.
I cannot believe the storm damage at these apartments near 35th Ave & Peoria @abc15 #monsoon2021 pic.twitter.com/y0HUVTZ169
— Ashley Paredez (@AshleyOnABC15) August 19, 2021
6:45 p.m.
The soaked ground is a recipe for uprooted trees & toppled signs. pic.twitter.com/6fqzqpW2g9
— Zach Crenshaw (@ZachCrenshaw) August 19, 2021
5:45 p.m.
5:36 p.m.
Flash Flood Warning continues for Maricopa County, AZ until 7:45 PM MST pic.twitter.com/cdIHxZjzyr
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) August 19, 2021
5:34 p.m.
A Strong Thunderstorm Will Impact Portions Of Maricopa County Through 615 PM MST. https://t.co/BpdnpQv1c6 #azwx #cawx pic.twitter.com/cE3ts3WHmM
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) August 19, 2021
5:34 p.m.
REMINDER: The Greenway Road off-ramps remain closed in both directions of I-17 due to water under the overpass. There is no estimated time to reopen the ramps.#I17 #azwx #PhxTraffic pic.twitter.com/ufKGEPqjhn
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) August 19, 2021
5:21 p.m.
Came across this uprooted tree during our afternoon walk in the west valley. More storms expected tonight....#azwx pic.twitter.com/sJpEDhvYlF
— Jamie Warren (@JamieABC15) August 19, 2021
4:58 p.m.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Glendale AZ, Peoria AZ, Surprise AZ until 5:30 PM MST pic.twitter.com/l1SnSs5ebR
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) August 18, 2021
4:56 p.m.
4:53 PM Another round of storms headed back into the #Phoenix Metro #abc15wx #azwx pic.twitter.com/1BO2oZQU88
— Iris Hermosillo (@IrisABC15) August 18, 2021
4:53 p.m.
Monsoon showers in the west Valley 🌧 Been going for a good 15 minutes too. #abc15 #abc15wx pic.twitter.com/kAX4UDHO90
— Allison Rodriguez (@ARodTV) August 18, 2021
4:31 p.m.
This is the situation on SR 188 ... the road is closed from mileposts 246-255 (both directions).
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) August 18, 2021
(Photos: ADOT)
Stay informed on unexpected traffic situations with the ADOT Alerts app: https://t.co/kUvoqCy8V0#aztraffic pic.twitter.com/AwSX07RSpo
4:13 p.m.
A Strong Thunderstorm Will Impact Portions Of Maricopa County Through 500 PM MST. https://t.co/VrWtLDayBi #azwx #cawx pic.twitter.com/fqh8YENQ6z
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) August 18, 2021
4:08 p.m.
Flash Flood Warning EXTENDED in Gila County until 7:45 PM. Just got the push alert.
— Jorge Torres (@JorgeTWeather) August 18, 2021
Rain coming down hard again. #azwx pic.twitter.com/7iF5Nus7od
4:00 p.m.
Trees down near 19th Ave & Bethany Home Rd @abc15 pic.twitter.com/KiZaNt5VcC
— Ashley Paredez (@AshleyOnABC15) August 18, 2021
3:47 p.m.
Flash Flood Warning including Globe AZ, Miami AZ, Claypool AZ until 7:45 PM MST pic.twitter.com/CfjPO9butb
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) August 18, 2021
3:43 p.m.
Globe can’t catch a break 😕 #azwx pic.twitter.com/Y0lKixdzmi
— Jorge Torres (@JorgeTWeather) August 18, 2021
3:37 p.m.
The 17 underpass at Thunderbird is closed due to flooding.
— Zach Crenshaw (@ZachCrenshaw) August 18, 2021
We’ve seen multiple cars stuck here over the past week.
Now ADOT isn’t giving them the option - diverting them onto the interstate. pic.twitter.com/bVYdwj0URP
3:12 p.m.
Rain coming down again in Globe…
— Jorge Torres (@JorgeTWeather) August 18, 2021
Flash Flood Warning until 5:00 PM. @abc15 pic.twitter.com/1pa927hSF6
3:11 p.m.
There is a current outage for approximately 600 customers south of University to Main between Extension and Country Club. Crews are checking the system for damaged lines or equipment. Restoration time is still to be determined. pic.twitter.com/NLKsIuFF9X
— City of Mesa, Arizona (@CITYOFMESA) August 18, 2021
3:04 p.m.
A Strong Thunderstorm Will Impact Portions Of Gila, Maricopa and Pinal Counties Through 345 PM MST. https://t.co/jHs8fued6g #azwx #cawx pic.twitter.com/y6ZFR8MjKu
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) August 18, 2021
2:47 p.m.
Phoenix Radar: 2:40 PM MST: Storms producing very heavy rainfall will continue over the next few hours favoring northern and eastern parts of Phoenix. Do not drive onto flooded roadways, be safe! #azwx pic.twitter.com/ba26n8E6ee
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) August 18, 2021
2:47 p.m.
This #Monsoon2021 is no joke. SRP substation in Miami-Globe area dealing with flooding. Globe Fire Marshal tells me “this is the worst” he’s seen it in his entire life, when looking at the totality of the damage. @abc15 tracking all the storms right now. pic.twitter.com/0XTowJafvL
— Luke Garrison (@AZProducerLuke) August 18, 2021
2:45 p.m.
SHELTER AT LEE CORNEGY SCHOOL
— Jorge Torres (@JorgeTWeather) August 18, 2021
Anybody affected by the flooding in Globe can seek shelter & food at Lee Cornegy School. @abc15 #azwx pic.twitter.com/eHVFQCKAnO
2:32 p.m.
Flooded roads in Phoenix, not far from I-17.
— Nicole Grigg (@NicoleSGrigg) August 18, 2021
My dad standing with a broom… likely trying to stop water from getting inside the garage.
Across the street part of a neighbors roof blown off. pic.twitter.com/GkclHDgwdK
2:17 p.m.
2:12PM - Rackensack Canyon is up to 3.54 inches. Watch for streamflow on Camp Creek, Galloway Wash and all unbridged road crossings in the Cave Creek, Carefree & Camp Creek area! DO NOT DRIVE ACROSS FLOODED ROADWAYS! #azwz pic.twitter.com/eKKHn2b7z3
— The Flood Control District of Maricopa County (@FCDFloodInfo) August 18, 2021
2:14 p.m.
A Strong Thunderstorm Will Impact Portions Of Maricopa County Through 300 PM MST. https://t.co/z3zyIz5T29 #azwx #cawx pic.twitter.com/KIaDcwzWjb
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) August 18, 2021
2:10 p.m.
The Thunderbird off-ramps from I-17 are flooded; please avoid the area for now.
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) August 18, 2021
Heavy rains are causing wet pavement throughout the Valley; check your route before heading out with the ADOT Alerts & AZ 511 apps: https://t.co/kUvoqCy8V0#PhxTraffic pic.twitter.com/BuWL0zyQDf
2:09 p.m.
Flash Flood Warning for that part of the Valley until 5:45 p.m.#abc15 #abc15wx #azwx #az #wx #arizona #weather #phoenix #azmonsoon #monsoon2021 https://t.co/IPdKKTxiV6
— Amber Sullins (@AmberSullins) August 18, 2021
1:42 p.m.
Heavy rain is causing flooding on Greenway, under I-17. Please avoid the area.
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) August 18, 2021
Check your route before heading out with the AZ 511 & ADOT Alerts apps: https://t.co/MxTvyyEdpM#PhxTraffic pic.twitter.com/ZP5FHAQ9ka
1:33 p.m.
Downpour and heavy wind in west Phoenix.
— Zach Crenshaw (@ZachCrenshaw) August 18, 2021
Rain is almost sideways.
Already starting to pool. pic.twitter.com/UMLhnZ8O00
1:29 p.m.
NOW - Heavy rain has fallen north of New River/Cave Creek the last hour and a half. DO NOT cross flooded roadways. Use extreme caution on Bartlett Dam Road. Rainfall Map -https://t.co/yNJEM14Yye #azwx pic.twitter.com/quTbr9wECu
— The Flood Control District of Maricopa County (@FCDFloodInfo) August 18, 2021
1:28 p.m.
Whoa! That's a lot of rain! It's looking like this in many parts of Arizona right now thanks to #Monsoon2021
— ABC15 Arizona (@abc15) August 18, 2021
📷 Carmen Suarez#abc15wx #azwx pic.twitter.com/G3FCHSNfuQ
1:15 p.m.
Multiple Severe Thunderstorm Warnings stretching from the Valley to the higher terrain.
— Iris Hermosillo (@IrisABC15) August 18, 2021
Indoors is the place to be as these storms are producing very heavy rain and dangerous lightning. Strong winds and hail possible, too.#abc15wx #azwx pic.twitter.com/O7ZmHX2FuD
1:04 p.m.
Storms are pushing through the Phoenix metro area, bringing heavy rain. Please slow down and remember not to drive through a flooded roadway.
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) August 18, 2021
Check your route before heading out with the AZ 511 & ADOT Alerts apps: https://t.co/MxTvyyEdpM#PhxTraffic #azwx pic.twitter.com/RMuDGDzcVV
1:01 p.m.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Cave Creek AZ, Carefree AZ, Camp Creek AZ until 1:45 PM MST pic.twitter.com/dJuO0Q87Xq
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) August 18, 2021
12:55 p.m.
NEW: Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Glendale, Peoria, north-central Phoenix and much of the west Valley until 1:45pm#abc15wx #azwx @abc15 pic.twitter.com/RmO66GrFJ9
— Iris Hermosillo (@IrisABC15) August 18, 2021
12:43 p.m.
REOPEN: US 60 has reopened in Globe near milepost 247. SR 188, just north of Globe, remains closed.
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) August 18, 2021
Check your route before heading out with the AZ 511 & ADOT Alerts apps: https://t.co/MxTvyyEdpM#aztraffic https://t.co/g6BhUu8LRk
12:39 p.m.
A Strong Thunderstorm Will Impact Portions Of Maricopa County Through 130 PM MST. https://t.co/zXYGZlD81g #azwx #cawx pic.twitter.com/Ra2ZcNsec1
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) August 18, 2021
12:36 p.m.
Flash Flood Warning continues for Gila County, AZ, Maricopa County, AZ, Pinal County, AZ until 2:45 PM MST pic.twitter.com/FTa7fiILAT
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) August 18, 2021
12:31 p.m.
A Strong Thunderstorm Will Impact Portions Of Maricopa County Through 115 PM MST. https://t.co/BcIB2cf49k #azwx #cawx pic.twitter.com/EdnE7FWLg7
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) August 18, 2021
12:30 p.m.
CLOSED: Flooding has closed SR 188 north of Globe. US 60 also remains closed due to flooding.
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) August 18, 2021
Check your route before heading out with the AZ 511 & ADOT Alerts apps: https://t.co/MxTvyyEdpM#aztraffic #azwx pic.twitter.com/N6QItlpLUm
12:17 p.m.
Radar shows the heaviest storms north and east of the Phoenix Metro. Storm activity further south will likely impact Phoenix this afternoon and early evening. Don’t try to cross flooded roadways. Stay alert for rapidly changing conditions. #azwx pic.twitter.com/DCF9R0X5Yj
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) August 18, 2021
12:15 p.m.
Incredible flooding video in Globe coming from @abc15 viewer Molly Cornwell pic.twitter.com/EhI6d72s9q
— Nick Ciletti (@NickCiletti) August 18, 2021
12:05 p.m.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for dangerous storm near New River.
— Iris Hermosillo (@IrisABC15) August 18, 2021
This storm is producing dangerous lightning and very heavy rain, but large hail is also likely.
Get indoors!#abc15wx #azwx pic.twitter.com/LydvFq50i4
11:58 a.m.
Strong storms are moving through the New River area, as predicted by @NWSPhoenix. It's always a good idea to postpone travel until the storm passes. And, remember, never drive through a flooded roadway! pic.twitter.com/0soVatVaS8
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) August 18, 2021
11:57 a.m.
WOW! Fast-moving water as rain falls in the Globe area right now. Stay safe and seek higher ground!! Thanks to Molly Cornwell for sharing this video.#abc15wx pic.twitter.com/hOyxRCBLQa
— ABC15 Arizona (@abc15) August 18, 2021
11:55 a.m.
FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY IN GILA COUNTY
— Jorge Torres (@JorgeTWeather) August 18, 2021
Globe, Miami, and Claypool once again dealing with devastating burn scar flooding, reaching homes.
En route. @abc15 #azwx #TelegraphFire
11:46 a.m.
ADOT cameras show significant flooding along US 60. Turn around, don't drown! pic.twitter.com/YH2um0pbMF
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) August 18, 2021
11:43 a.m.
Life threatening situation.
— Iris Hermosillo (@IrisABC15) August 18, 2021
Seek higher ground, immediately. #abc15wx #azwx #flashfloodemergency https://t.co/ZNueTQupnP
11:42 a.m.
A *Flash Flood Emergency* is in effect for the Globe area! Potentially catastrophic flooding may be ongoing over the next couple hours. https://t.co/oQx7k3IfkR
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) August 18, 2021
11:32 a.m.
FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for the Russell Gulch area.
— Iris Hermosillo (@IrisABC15) August 18, 2021
Emergency Management reporting that multiple homes near Russell Gulch have been flooded due to rain around the #TelegraphFire burn scar.
Get to higher ground!#abc15wx #azwx #azmonsoon pic.twitter.com/3KbnrhYzXK
10:43 a.m.
Multiple Flash Flood Warnings for the higher terrain east of the #Phoenix metro, including over many of our burn scars.
— Iris Hermosillo (@IrisABC15) August 18, 2021
Please stay alert and get to higher ground if needed!
"Turn Around, Don't Drown" #abc15wx #azwx pic.twitter.com/PUDpdlHidu
8:57 a.m.
New Flash Flood Warning for areas around the Woodbury fire burn scar.
— Iris Hermosillo (@IrisABC15) August 18, 2021
Get to higher ground if needed and remember to "turn around, don't drown"#abc15wx #azwx pic.twitter.com/fZFmCBnRJv
