Highlights
- Overnight rain caused localized flooding across the Phoenix area on Friday, July 17.
- Friday highs will stay in the 90s before warming resumes this weekend, FOX 10 reported.
- AZFamily and azcentral both confirmed road closures and a flood watch issued by the National Weather Service.
- Apache Junction recorded more than 1 inch of rain; Sun Lakes also saw heavy monsoon activity.
Overnight monsoon rain caused localized flooding in Phoenix on Friday, with high temperatures expected to hold in the 90s before warming returns this weekend, FOX 10 Phoenix reported.
The flooding was widespread enough to close roads across the Phoenix area, AZFamily reported, with Apache Junction recording more than 1 inch of rain. KTAR reported heavy rain also pounded Sun Lakes as the monsoon season ramped up.
The National Weather Service issued a flood watch ahead of the storms, azcentral reported. Cooler conditions are expected to be short-lived, with temperatures set to warm again heading into the weekend.
Sources
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- Fox 10 Phoenix retrieved 17/07/2026 15:49
- AZ Family (3TV/CBS5) retrieved 17/07/2026 15:49
- ktar.com retrieved 17/07/2026 15:49
- AZ Central retrieved 17/07/2026 15:49
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