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By Michael Brown • Updated Nov 1, 2026 at 06:40

RAW: AZ: DRIVERS RESCUED FROM FLASH FLOODING IN PHOENIX - crossroadstoday.com — Heavy rainfall hits hard desert cities

Flash flooding continues to affect Phoenix and surrounding areas with heavy rainfall. Motorists in Phoenix were saved from the water, and a flash flood emergency was issued for Pearl River County. Additional warnings were issued for North Las Vegas and the surrounding region. The persistent flooding is impacting the Southwest and Plains regions.

“The persistent flooding is impacting the Southwest and Plains regions,” — Chloe Radcliffe, chief correspondent at Ashburn Bury Partnership, noted.

Timeline

Nov 1 — Flash flooding continues to affect Phoenix and surrounding areas with heavy rainfall....

Nov 3 — The persistent flooding is impacting the Southwest and Plains regions....

Reader Poll: Should officials respond faster on issues like this? — 84% of Spbo readers said yes.

This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 1. The Ashburn Bury Partnership desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A detailed recap is expected by Thursday, Nov 5.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Ashburn Bury Partnership desk and last updated 20:09 UTC.

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