Thunderstorm batters East Valley, results in flooding that closes US 60

PHOENIX — A thunderstorm rolled into the East Valley on Wednesday night, causing flooding that closed U.S. 60 in Gilbert.

Both directions of U.S. 60 were closed just after 9 p.m. due to flooding. The westbound lanes were closed at Val Vista Drive, while the eastbound lanes were closed at Gilbert Road.

The freeway reopened Thursday by 12:30 a.m.

The storm dropped more than an inch of rain in Gilbert and just under 0.75 inches in Mesa, according to the Maricopa County Flood Control District rain gauges.

The severe t’storm warning has expired, but flooding has closed US-60 near Val Vista. Here is a video update. #AZwx pic.twitter.com/N3eU9k7SY0

— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) July 14, 2022

A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for many East Valley cities for the storm that had the potential of 60 mph winds and penny-sized hail.

Get the latest KTAR News 92.3 FM traffic alerts sent straight to your phone by texting “TRAFFIC” to 411923.

Related

SAFE Alert issued for 78-year-old missing man last seen in GilbertPolice released new information about missing Avondale couple, search for sonFive Phoenix freeways, one weekend: Closures and travel detours to look out forMurder charge filed more than 3 years after Scottsdale woman disappearedArizona sheriff cancels Flock camera contract, citing Fourth Amendment worriesMan found in ‘extremely critical condition’ after fight broke out at Maryvale soccer game