Rainfall reaches Phoenix area as monsoon storm hits
The National Weather Service issued multiple severe thunderstorm warnings as rain hit parts of the Valley on Wednesday evening.
In this Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016 photo provided by Brody McMahan, a storm is seen over downtown Phoenix. (Courtesy of Brody McMahan via AP)
(Courtesy of Brody McMahan via AP)
PHOENIX — The National Weather Service issued multiple thunderstorm warnings as rain hit parts of the Valley on Wednesday.
Thunderstorms initially lingered around areas outside of the Phoenix metropolitan area, but rain soon hit Scottsdale, Surprise and Carefree on Wednesday evening. Carefree had received nearly an inch of rain as of about 7 p.m.
Strong thunderstorm over
Surprise. This storm was nearly stationary. Strong winds possible. #azwx pic.twitter.com/ZSd8pS0YYz— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) July 13, 2017
Strong storm over Scottsdale Airport moving southeast at 10 mph. Gusty winds, heavy rain, and frequent lightning. #azwx pic.twitter.com/gVic8DZZ2S
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) July 13, 2017
The National Weather Service also warned of some minor flooding in the northern half of the Phoenix area.
Minor flooding of city streets, low spots, and some washes in the advisory area (green polygon)! #azwx pic.twitter.com/SH6B42FVCU
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) July 13, 2017
The rain seemed to have cleared up in areas near the Valley by about 7:00 p.m.
KTAR News‘ own Detour Dan gives you tips on what to do if you’re ever caught driving in heavy rain:
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And as usual, downtown didn't get a drop.
I don't know if KTAR follows up on their commentors, but would building more reservoirs to keep more of our moisture available be a help to the state?