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North Phoenix Flash Flooding Triggers Pre-Dawn Rescue After Localized Inch of Rain

Officials report receding water, cautioning of renewed flooding risk with lingering North Valley storms.

Overview

  • Phoenix police freed a woman from a car trapped by rising water near Dixileta Drive and North Valley Parkway around 5 a.m., and no injuries were reported.
  • Rainfall over the past 24 hours reached localized peaks confirmed by county gauges, including 1.26 inches at Cave Creek and 1.06 inches at Sonoran Wash.
  • Meteorologist Jorge Torres reported flooding on the Sonoran Wash following the early-morning downpours.
  • Aerial footage showed multiple flooded roadways with some motorists attempting to drive through, prompting reminders to avoid crossing water.
  • The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning until 7:15 a.m., with forecasters noting continued showers north of the Valley, a slight chance of isolated storms later, and a trend toward diminishing activity by evening.