APACHE JUNCTION, AZ — Monsoon rain has caused severe flooding in some areas in and around Apache Junction Thursday afternoon.
According to Apache Junction police, at least one person had to be rescued from a vehicle stuck in a wash in the area of Cortez Road and Superstition Boulevard. No serious injuries were reported in that rescue.
Superstition Springs Fire and Medical confirmed a second rescue in the same area was conducted with no serious injuries. Additional details haven't been released.
More than one inch of rain has been reported in most areas of Apache Junction, with 2.5 inches reported in at least one location Thursday.
Additional road closures due to flooding:
— Apache Junction, AZ (@AJCityAZ) July 28, 2022
Teepee, at Weekes Wash
Lost Dutchman Blvd., between SR 88 and Idaho
Scenic, east of Weekes Wash
Delaware, Tepee and Smoketree
16th Avenue, west of Ironwood
Tomahawk, north of Junction#ajtraffic
