ARIZONA NEWS

Here are the rainfall totals around the Valley from Saturday’s strong monsoon storm

Jul 31, 2022, 12:02 PM | Updated: 12:33 pm

(Twitter Photo/@ArizonaDOT)...

(Twitter Photo/@ArizonaDOT)

(Twitter Photo/@ArizonaDOT)

PHOENIX — A strong monsoon storm blew through the Valley on Saturday night, bringing rain to much of metro Phoenix.

Most of the heavier rainfall was documented in north Phoenix, according to Maricopa County Flood Control District rain gauges, as just over two inches was recorded in some parts.

Some areas in north Scottsdale also received more than an inch of rain, along with parts of downtown and south Phoenix.

East and West Valley cities also got some rain, but only a trace in most parts.

Just under 70% of the metro Phoenix area received some rain on Saturday night, according to the National Weather Service.

The storm also resulted in more than 9,000 power outages being reported in central and south Phoenix, most of which had been resolved by Sunday morning.

It was a stormy day not only in metro Phoenix but across the region, as the National Weather Service said more than 63,000 cloud flashes of lightning were recorded.

After a busy couple days of monsoon storms, the Valley is expected to dry out to start the week with no rain expected through Tuesday.

Rain chances make a return to the forecast beginning Wednesday night and lasting through at least Saturday.

High temperatures in the Valley are forecast to hover between 101 to 104 degrees through Friday.

We want to hear from you.

Have a story idea or tip? Pass it along to the KTAR News team here.

Arizona News

The Arizona Attorney General's Office has settled with an air conditioning company that was making ...

KTAR.com

Arizona settles with air conditioning company over illegal telemarketing calls

The Arizona Attorney General's Office has settled with an air conditioning company that was making illegal telemarketing calls for four years.

3 hours ago

A child is dead in Gilbert after reportedly drowning in a pool at a local home. (Gilbert Police Dep...

KTAR.com

1-and-a-half-year-old child drowns in pool at Gilbert home

A child is dead in Gilbert after reportedly drowning in a pool at a home. The one-and-a-half year old was pronounced dead at the hospital.

4 hours ago

Seasonal visitor restrictions are now in effect at Banner Health facilities due to the increased ri...

Stephen Gugliociello

Banner Health facilities in Arizona restrict visitors due to flu concerns

Seasonal visitor restrictions are now in effect at Banner Health facilities due to the increased risk of flu and respiratory virus concerns.

6 hours ago

File photo of a sign near the beach at Puerto Peñasco, Mexico. Puerto Peñasco tourism screeched t...

Kevin Stone

Closure of Lukeville Port of Entry in Arizona devastating for Puerto Peñasco tourism

Puerto Peñasco tourism screeched to a halt Monday after U.S. border officials closed the main port of entry between Phoenix and the Mexican beach town.

8 hours ago

Mugshot of three men involved in a criminal street gang in Phoenix...

SuElen Rivera

Murder victim in Phoenix park allegedly mutilated by suspects with gang ties

Newly released information describes the gruesome details of the murder of a gay man at a Phoenix park last month allegedly orchestrated by local gang members.

9 hours ago

...

KTAR Video

Video: Sharper Point: New Go Safe act good first step for gun safety in Arizona, more can be done though

Sharper Point: New Go Safe act good first step for gun safety in Arizona, more can be done though. Video: Jeremy Schnell and Felisa Cárdenas/KTAR News  

10 hours ago

Sponsored Articles

(KTAR News Graphic)...

KTAR launches online holiday auction benefitting Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley

KTAR is teaming up with The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley for a holiday auction benefitting thousands of Valley kids.

Follow @KTAR923...

Valley residents should be mindful of plumbing ahead of holidays

With Halloween in the rear-view and more holidays coming up, Day & Night recommends that Valley residents prepare accordingly.

...

Midwestern University

Midwestern University: innovating Arizona health care education

Midwestern University’s Glendale Campus near Loop 101 and 59th Avenue is an established leader in health care education and one of Arizona’s largest and most valuable health care resources.

Here are the rainfall totals around the Valley from Saturday’s strong monsoon storm