North Phoenix Rain Totals: 1.5 to 2+ Inches
UPDATED 6:21 p.m. — Just as predicted six days ago, it’s coming up deuces for much of the region. More than 2 inches of rain has fallen in New River, in two gauges near Anthem and at Lake Pleasant, with more than 1.5 inches in Tramonto, Norterra and elsewhere in North Phoenix. Suburban streets became small streams and officials warned of flooded washes that would be dangerous to cross. Rain and showers from Rosa’s remnants could continue into tomorrow.
And just as it seemed things were letting up, the National Weather Service at about 6 p.m. issued a Flash Flood Warning for parts of North Phoenix and nearby areas.
More rain and showers are possible throughout the night and into Wednesday. Storm totals so far:
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In North Phoenix, the average rainfall for October is 0.77 inches.
Rosa itself, once a Category 4 hurricane with top sustained winds near 145 mph, dissipated overnight and is no longer considered a tropical storm. Its disorganized center crossed the Baja Peninsula this morning.
On a lighter note, excitement was evident among officials in charge of forecasting and monitoring the storm (FCDMC = county Flood Control District):
Whoop Whoop!!!
— FCDMC Flood Info (@FCDFloodInfo) October 2, 2018
That was the rainfall total for Sky Harbor Airport since midnight—it has since exceeded 2.2 inches. The NWS had for several days predicted 2-3 inches from this storm. And it’s far from done.
Storm Notes, Photos & Videos
- Today was (so far) the 9th wettest day ever in Phoenix, as recorded at Sky Harbor Airport, with records dating back to 1895. And it’s already the 5th wettest October on record — just two days in.
- This storm has had widespread effects. More than 1 inch fell in just about every measured location across the Valley.
- A whopping 5 inches was measured at a gauge in the mountains near Crown King.
- Nearly 3 inches fell near the I-17 Bumble Bee exit north of Phoenix.
New: flash flooding down Cave Creek Wash, AZ under Carefree Highway at 1230 pm @NWSPhoenix @FCDFloodInfo @breakingweather #Rosa pic.twitter.com/dYuKidXXCT
— Reed Timmer (@ReedTimmerAccu) October 2, 2018
⚠️🌊 Flooding near Tatum and Shea. Don’t drive through flooded roadways! Video from @chopperguyhd #azwx #azfamily pic.twitter.com/in5t5lQATr
— Ian Schwartz (@SchwartzTV) October 2, 2018
WOw! Flood waters continue to rise along creek in Gila Bend AZ now with standing waves. This is near the Palms Motel. Flash flood warning until 945 am. Turn around don't drown! @NWSPhoenix @ChandraLMiller @breakingweather @accuweather #Rosa pic.twitter.com/7XIYvN7DwQ
— Reed Timmer (@ReedTimmerAccu) October 2, 2018
Watch for this crash on I-17 NB at MP 258 north of Black Canyon City. #aztraffic pic.twitter.com/siCBEWkCYJ
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) October 2, 2018
The chance of rain in North Phoenix falls to 70 percent tonight and 50 percent Wednesday:
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