Phoenix Floods
July 13, 2008: Heavy rain from monsoon storms caused flooding problems in and around Phoenix, Arizona, knocking out power and stranding some motorists.1 One day later, the National Weather Service warned of more rain in the area, increasing the threat of even more flooding problems.2
Fast Facts
- July 13, 2008: Parts of the Phoenix, Arizona area got more than two inches of rain in one hour1
- Thousands were without power at the height of the storm1
- About five miles of U.S. 60 shut down for several hours because of flooding1
- Hundreds of drivers were stranded3
- Tucson, Arizona also dealt with storm-related power outages on July 13, 20084
- More torrential rains hit parts of Arizona on July 14, 20082
- Some spots saw nearly two inches of rain in 30 minutes2
- Forecasters say such strong storms are unusual for Arizona in July; more common in August4
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