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MOST ACCURATE FORECAST: Storm chances continue across Arizona this weekend

Flood Watches also extend east and southeast of the Valley, including for places like Miami, Hayden, Casa Grande, Tortilla Flat, Cactus Forest, Apache Junction, Sunflower, Coolidge, Punkin Center, San Carlos, Winkelman, Florence, Peridot, Globe, Superior, and Fountain Hills.

Powerful storms sweep through the Valley Friday

ABC 15 Weather Action Day as severe storms pack punch today

By: Amber Sullins

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PHOENIX — Severe thunderstorms brought over an inch of rain to parts of the Phoenix metro area on Friday!

Phoenix Sky Harbor picked up 1.64 inches of rain which completely eliminated our monsoon deficit!

The monsoon season runs until September 30th and so far we have received 2.55 inches of rain at Sky Harbor. Normal (which is the 30-year average) for the season is 2.43 inches of rain.

Sky Harbor got over an inch of rain in just 30 minutes early Friday afternoon! That's more than the 0.91 inches we had previously received for the rest of the monsoon season combined.

That much rain led to flooding and water rescues across the Valley and beyond.

Across southeastern Arizona, including Tucson and Safford, Flood Watches will remain in effect through Saturday evening.

Flooding may occur in rivers, washes, and other low-lying areas, as well as in city streets and low-water crossings, making travel dangerous. So, turn around if you encounter flooding and do not attempt to drive through it.

Storm chances continue Saturday and we may even see a few spotty storms on Sunday before we dry back out.

Look for Valley highs in the upper 80s to low 90s over the weekend, with overnight lows in the low to mid 70s.

Next week, high pressure returns and our forecast will gradually heat back up.

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2025 Sky Harbor Official Rainfall to date: 4.02" (-1.27" from average)

Monsoon 2025 Sky Harbor Official Rainfall: 2.55" (+0.12" from average)
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Daily rainfall reports from all across the Valley can be found here.
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