Video Vault: 10th anniversary of the monsoon storm that caused mayhem throughout Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Back on September 8, 2014, Phoenix and the Valley got hit hard by a massive monsoon storm.
The storm took everyone by surprise, causing total chaos by the morning rush hour. Streets turned into rivers, freeway underpasses became lakes, and countless commuters were left stranded or delayed.
The heavy rainfall led to emergencies all over the valley, with over two inches of rain reported at Phoenix Sky Harbor by 3:30 a.m., and nearly five inches in other areas like Buckeye.
The flooding caused widespread disruptions, impacting commutes and essential services. Numerous vehicles were submerged, and certain freeway sections, such as I-10 at 43rd Avenue, experienced one of the worst morning commutes in its history. Stranded drivers could be seen everywhere as the sun rose, creating the appearance of a lake on the normally busy Interstate 10 in west Phoenix.
Schools and services had to react to the storm—the Saddle Mountain School District in Tonopah even had to cancel classes because of dangerous road conditions. Meanwhile, the Tempe Union High School District had bus delays, and SRP reported power outages affecting thousands of customers, making things even more challenging.
Law enforcement and emergency services were stretched thin, dealing with multiple crises.
In the end, that monsoon storm on September 8, 2014, really tested Phoenix’s infrastructure and its residents.
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