Downpours trigger flash flood warning in Phoenix area

PHOENIX — Heavy rain continued to hit parts of metro Phoenix on Monday, hard enough that a flash flood warning was issued for an area initially from Apache Junction to beyond Fountain Hills, then wider.

The National Weather Service originally said the warning was in effect for Maricopa and Pinal counties until around 9 a.m. That was later extended to 1 p.m.

Flash Flood Warning just issued for the East Vly replaces the Advisory we had out earlier. Safely share any flooding pics when U can! #azwx

— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) July 24, 2017

Pretty cool new feature mother nature created this morning on Shea Blvd in Fountain Hills. #azwx pic.twitter.com/BmlmjLq3e6

— Eric Petrone (@azmonsoon) July 24, 2017

The Flood Control District of Maricopa County reported more than an inch of rain fell in Gold Canyon near Apache Junction over six hours.

Very wet start to the morning especially across the east Valley. More rain to come! Rain totals as of 8am #azwx https://t.co/k2pFKrrCKT pic.twitter.com/T5OQXyaJ3f

— FCDMC Flood Info (@FCDFloodInfo) July 24, 2017

Multiple roads in Apache Junction were closed because of flooding. City spokesman Al Bravo said most of the flooding was located near Baseline and Goldfield roads.

Water racing off the Superstitions in Gold Canyon! Estimated 3-4ft. deep. #azwx pic.twitter.com/OIys7O3hnh

— Luke (@azweathergeek) July 24, 2017

State Route 238 that runs through the city of Maricopa was closed at State Route 85 because of flooding.

A downpour Sunday dropped 0.83 inches of rain in Mesa, as well as triggering flash flood watches in Cave Creek, part of Mesa, Globe and Miami.

Turn around; don't drive through flooded roadways. Video from Mountain & Pecos roads. #azwx #monsoon2017 pic.twitter.com/hMw3NXcIGO

— MesaAzgov (@MesaAzgov) July 24, 2017

Several Scottsdale streets were closed because of flooding.

All unbridged Indian Bend Wash cross streets are now closed. Do not try to cross running water or flooded areas. https://t.co/6y8AGCwKZO

— City of Scottsdale (@scottsdaleazgov) July 24, 2017

Temperatures fell with the rain. Monday’s high was expected to be 91 degrees with scattered thunderstorms and mostly overcast skies. The chance of rain was 40 percent at 8 a.m. and 45 percent at 9 a.m.

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