Aug 14, 2017
During the early morning hours on August 14th, scattered thunderstorms developed across the higher terrain areas to the northeast of Phoenix, affecting the areas southeast of Carefree and north of Fountain Hills. The stronger storms produced both gusty and damaging outflow winds as well as locally heavy rainfall. The heavy rain produced an episode of flash flooding near the town of Rio Verde; several inches of soil buildup were noted on 172nd Street between Dixileta and Rio Verde roads which was
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 713343). 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.