Sep 8, 2017
Scattered thunderstorms developed across the eastern portion of the greater Phoenix area during the evening hours on September 8th, and some of the stronger storms produced locally heavy rains with peak rain rates in excess of one inch per hour. Heavy rains the far east valley community of Apache Junction; area washes such as the Weekes Wash began to flow heavily and shortly afterward flash flooding and flooding occurred. At about 2030MST Apache Junction Police reported that barricades were bein
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 714789). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Pinal County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.