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Thunderstorms with very heavy rain developed over the Paradise Valley and Scottsdale areas during the late evening hours on August 10th, and the rains continued into the early morning hours on the 11th. Peak rain rates in excess of one inch per hour were sufficient to cause an episode of flash flooding at the Talking Stick Resort located about 4 miles east of Paradise Valley. According to local law enforcement, at 0200MST flash flooding occurred at the resort; there was significant flooding in the basement tunnels and lower levels that resulted in a power outage at the resort and the subsequent evacuation of the resort guests. A Flash Flood Warning had been in effect for the area earlier but it expired at 0130MST. The power was out at the resort for a number of days after the flooding.
Thunderstorms with strong and gusty outflow winds moved through the central and northern portions of the greater Phoenix metropolitan area during the evening hours on August 8th; some of the stronger storms affected the community of Scottsdale. Some of the stronger wind gusts led to significant damage to trees and power poles. According to a report from local broadcast media, at 1927MST gusty winds estimated to be as high as 75 mph downed numerous trees and power poles in Scottsdale, near the intersection of Thomas Road and Hayden Road. About 30 minutes later, at 2000MST, a trained spotter less than one mile to the west reported trees downed and damage at the Coronado Golf Course near the intersection of Scottsdale Road and Thomas Road. The spotter did not specify the type of damage that occurred. No injuries were reported due to the strong winds or falling trees.
Isolated thunderstorms developed and moved across the community of Scottsdale during the evening hours on August 30th. The storm generated gusty and damaging outflow winds estimated to be at least as high as 60 mph. According to local law enforcement, at 1715MST strong winds in east Scottsdale, to the south of Indian School Road and west of the Loop 101, blew down a number of trees. The winds also blew down power lines which led to a power outage. The combination of downed trees and power lines forced the closure of Granite Reef Road from Indian School Road south to Osborn in an east Scottsdale neighborhood. Fortunately there were no reported injuries.
Scattered thunderstorms moved across Scottsdale during the evening hours on August 31st and some of the stronger ones generated gusty and damaging outflow winds. According to a report from local broadcast media, gusty winds estimated be as high as 60 mph downed power lines near the intersection of east Chaparral Road and Highway 101, about 2 miles northeast of downtown Scottsdale. The report did not mention if any power poles were downed as well.
A line of powerful thunderstorms moved across the greater Phoenix area during the afternoon hours on September 27th, and they affected communities such as Scottsdale. The storms produced very heavy rainfall with peak rain rates in excess of 2 inches per hour at times, and the rain led to significant urban flooding in Scottsdale. According to an amateur radio report, curb to curb street flooding was observed at the intersection of Pima and Thomas Roads, about 2 miles southeast of downtown Scottsdale. Additionally, a trained spotter 2 miles northeast of downtown Scottsdale reported curb to curb flooding with some areas impassable. The heavy rain created hazardous driving conditions for motorists during the evening rush hour. Initially, at about 1430MST an Urban and Small Stream Flood Advisory was issued for the entire greater Phoenix metropolitan area; the advisory was upgraded to a Flash Flood Warning at 1530MST.
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Scottsdale, Arizona
| City | Scottsdale |
| County | Maricopa |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 85250, 85251, 85252, 85254, 85255, 85256, 85257, 85258, 85259, 85260 |
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