Flash Flood Threat in Phoenix: Rushing Water Shuts Down Desert Roads
A Flood Watch is in effect for metro Phoenix as back-to-back storms bring heavy rain, flash flooding, and dangerous conditions to Arizona’s washes, creeks, and desert roads. Round one hits today with rain rates up to 2 inches per hour. Round two, a powerful atmospheric river, arrives Saturday night and lasts through Sunday, with moisture running up to 350% of normal. In this report: Current Phoenix flood watch and rainfall totals Why desert flash floods strike so fast Past road closures and re
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