Feb 28, 2017
A large Pacific low pressure system brought considerable moisture to the central deserts on February 28th, and as a result there was considerable urban and small stream flooding as well as numerous flowing washes. This resulted in the need for multiple hydrologic products such as flood advisories and flood warnings. In addition, flash flooding was reported on the west side of Phoenix during the evening hours, near Interstate 10. A swift water rescue was needed as a result of the sudden rise in w
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 687645). 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.