Rain pounds Phoenix area, flooding streets, freeway ramps
Aug 5, 2016, 9:16 AM | Updated: 11:47 am
(ADOT screenshot)
(ADOT screenshot)
PHOENIX — Heavy rains dropped on metro Phoenix on Friday morning, flooding streets freeways, soaking yards and anyone getting into or out of their cars.
The thunderous downpour covered the northwest Valley over Interstate 17 and scooted to Loop 101 in Scottsdale. Power was out to at least 17,000 households.
The ramp at Interstate 17 and Thomas Road was flooded and the area around Thunderbird Road and Seventh Street was swamped.
A few wet and slippery roads this morning! Here's a spin out on L-101 and Bell in the northwest Valley. #PhxTraffic pic.twitter.com/XeWEK45Rw8
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) August 5, 2016
Here's a great shot of the rain sweeping across the northwest Valley. #PhxTraffic #azwx pic.twitter.com/L3LrcTayBW
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) August 5, 2016
Now we're seeing very heavy rain on L-101 in Scottsdale, here at Chaparral. #PhxTraffic #azwx pic.twitter.com/6XLyvcr7sa
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) August 5, 2016
Heavy rain is slowing travel well after the a.m. commute is over. Use extra caution if driving! #PhxTraffic #azwx pic.twitter.com/axoCeiCDgN
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) August 5, 2016
Please drive safely on your morning commute. Showers & tstorms over I17 causing low visibilities & heavy rain. #azwx pic.twitter.com/EmMPOvYH99
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) August 5, 2016
A flood advisory went into effect for a large chunk of the Valley, particularly Scottsdale, north Phoenix, Cave Creek and Carefree. The weather service tweeted out a warning to Scottsdale residents to move to higher ground.
A rain gauge at Pinnacle Peak in Scottsdale had recorded over little over 2½ inches of rain by 10 a.m. and traffic signals were out all over the city, police said.
Because of flooding, @ScottsdalePD has Scottsdale Road closed north of L-101. #PhxTraffic #azwx pic.twitter.com/BBdWMnqTbW
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) August 5, 2016
Major washes in the Scottsdale area pushing some volume. #azwx pic.twitter.com/RV8jq6hNjM
— John Sirlin (@SirlinJohn) August 5, 2016
Avoid Princess Dr at L-101 in Scottsdale due to flooding. This is the northbound on-ramp. #PhxTraffic #azwx pic.twitter.com/k8Zn1LuqoD
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) August 5, 2016
9AM MST: Areal Flood Advisory in effect through 11am. Please drive carefully. #turnarounddontdrown #azwx pic.twitter.com/AngteJKzXS
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) August 5, 2016
Sky Harbor Airport reported that several flights had been delayed but only a couple had to be diverted because of the bad weather.
The Flood Control District of Maricopa County’s map showed exactly where all the water was falling.
Some areas only received sprinkles.
Another storm earlier this week dropped enough rain to strand drivers on freeways.
A monsoon also hit the Valley last weekend.
