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Police Rescue Driver From Flash Flooding in North Phoenix After Early-Morning Storms

Forecasters blame remnants of Tropical Storm Mario for the flooding, with more storms possible today.

Overview

  • Phoenix police pulled a woman from a car trapped in rising water near Dixileta Drive and North Valley Parkway around 5 a.m., and no injuries were reported.
  • Phoenix Fire dispatched technical rescue teams, and the first engine remained to evaluate the patient as other crews returned to service.
  • The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for parts of Maricopa County that was in effect until 7:15 a.m.
  • Radar and gauges showed heavy rain across the north Valley, including roughly an inch over the past day at Sonoran Wash, Deer Valley Airport, and Cave Creek.
  • More showers and thunderstorms were expected Friday due to Mario’s remnants, and drivers were urged not to cross flooded roadways.