NORTH PHOENIX — Heavy rains in the northern part of the Valley led to measurable rain and flooded roadways on Friday, along with power outages and a water rescue.
A majority of the rain and storm activity passed through the northwest part of the Valley, crossing through areas like Glendale, north Phoenix, and Cave Creek. Storms started overnight and continued Friday morning.
Maricopa County Flood Control District shows the following rainfall totals over the last 24 hours (last updated 10:30 a.m., Sept. 19):
- I-17 at Skunk Creek: 0.63”
- Sonoran Wash: 1.06”
- Cave Creek: 1.26”
- Deer Valley Airport: 0.98”
- New River Landfill: 0.98”
- Surprise: 0.51”
- Willow Springs Wash (north of Carefree area): 1.85"
- Horseshoe Lake: 0.87"
Meteorologist Jorge Torres said the measurable rain led to flooding on the Sonoran Wash.
That area has received about an inch of rain within the last 24 hours, with a majority of it happening early Friday morning.
Rescue crews were called to the area of Dixileta Drive and North Valley Parkway in north Phoenix around 5 a.m. for reports of a vehicle stuck in a flash flood.
Phoenix police officers responded to the scene and found a woman who was stuck in her car and unable to get out as water levels were rising around her. They were able to get her to safety without injuries.
Police said mid-Friday morning that water levels have since lowered in the area, but video from the scene Friday morning showed multiple spots of flooding along roadways, with some drivers continuing to drive through the water.
Storms are continuing to drop rain in the northern part of the Valley and further north, which could lead to additional flooding. Remember to never cross flooded roadways.
Some Valley residents were also impacted by storms in terms of power outages. The number of SRP and APS customers without power varied throughout the morning on Friday, but was around 1,600 customers (APS) at 11 a.m.
