Phoenix area impacted with rain, wind, hail on Thursday

PHOENIX — If you were shocked by the weather in the Phoenix area on Thursday, you were not alone.

A severe thunderstorm moved through the area late Thursday afternoon, bringing rain, wind and even hail.

Gaydos – It’s hailing at the radio station! Wow!!! I’m scared to leave! pic.twitter.com/1rsczp8yia

— Mac and Gaydos™ (@MacandGaydos) August 24, 2018

WOW- Happening now, this is what it looks like outside the KTAR studios. #AZMonsoon pic.twitter.com/jPsrSyl4nM

— Ashley Flood (@AshleynFlood) August 24, 2018

Hail is moving through the Phoenix area. #azwx pic.twitter.com/vqSVxpTNsB

— Jessica Suerth (@suerthjessica) August 24, 2018

Hail in Phoenix! #PHXStorm pic.twitter.com/xQ4KGlxNE9

— Caitlin Brady (@c8brady) August 24, 2018

Parts of Carefree experienced hail earlier that day.

The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of the Phoenix area until 6:15 p.m. on Thursday.

The areas that were expected to be impacted included Phoenix, Avondale and Goodyear.

Many residents across the Valley also saw rain.

Pretty decent #monsoon in north #Phoenix – lotsa rain, lotsa wind! @KTAR923 @AZMorningNews pic.twitter.com/hDP8sSzppY

— Jim Sharpe (@JimSharpe) August 24, 2018

Rain obstructing the view of The McDowell Mountains in Scottsdale pic.twitter.com/S2YQLJ8k6v

— Larry Lewis (@LarryLewisKTAR) August 24, 2018

INTENSE rain & wind moving through Paradise Valley area @abc15 pic.twitter.com/Nk8fL4oME9

— John Genovese (@JEGenovese) August 24, 2018

A severe thunderstorm that was nearly stationary, according to the weather service, was located seven miles southeast of Phoenix International Raceway just before 6 p.m.

According to the Flood Control District of Maricopa County, many parts of the Valley saw anywhere from half an inch to over an inch of rain.

Perry Park in Phoenix recorded 1.46 inches of rain, while a Phoenix basin recorded 1.7 inches. Chandler Boulevard and Arizona Avenue recorded more than 1.2 inches of rain.

A flash flood warning was also issued for part of Maricopa County until 9 p.m.

The areas that were expected to see flooding included Phoenix, Glendale, Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Tolleson and Laveen.

Drivers were encouraged to stay off the roads, move to higher ground and “act quickly to protect your life.”

Thousands of residents were impacted by power outages, according to the APS and SRP outage maps.

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