Sep 4, 2003
Flash Flooding at the entrance to the White Tank Mountain Regional Park near the intersection of Olive Rd and Citrus Rd. Very heavy rain occurred in the area between 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM MST. A vehicle with two male occupants was swept off of Olive Rd. around 8:30 PM MST. The two occupants attempted to leave the vehicle and were swept down the wash approximately 60 yards. A swift water rescue by law enforcement had to be conducted after they became trapped in rushing water approximately 3 fee
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5337982). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Maricopa County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.