Jul 18, 2017
Scattered monsoon thunderstorms developed across much of south-central Arizona during the afternoon and evening hours on July 18th and they affected portions of the greater Phoenix area as well as areas around the community of Wickenburg. The storms brought many of the typical summer weather hazards; trees were downed by strong winds near the town of Goodyear, widespread flooding was reported in the early evening in Wickenburg and dense blowing dust was reported near the Ak-Chin Village at 1815M
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 708634). 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.