Phoenix Soaked: Wettest Day in Years Caps Multi-Day Storm; Deadly Flooding Hits Globe, Miami

Phoenix, AZ — September 28, 2025 (MST) — Metro Phoenix was doused by days of thunderstorms that culminated in one of the city’s wettest single days in years. The same system unleashed catastrophic flooding in Globe and neighboring Miami (Gila County), where officials confirmed multiple deaths and widespread damage.

Phoenix Rain: Biggest One-Day Total Since 2018

• Phoenix Sky Harbor finished Friday with ~1.64 inches of rain, the most in a single day at the airport since October 13, 2018 (2.19″), according to the National Weather Service in Phoenix. (Facebook)
• Earlier tallies during the storm showed 1.11″ by early afternoon, before gauges climbed with evening downpours. Local outlets also highlighted how the deluge boosted Phoenix’s monsoon total above normal. (https://www.azfamily.com)

The storms produced street flooding, scattered power outages, and a temporary ground stop at Sky Harbor with several diversions on Friday afternoon. (https://www.azfamily.com)

Globe & Miami: Lives Lost, Hazards Spread

• At least four people died in Arizona flooding, three in Globe and one in the Phoenix area (Scottsdale), after torrential rain on Friday forced rescues and swept vehicles into washes. (AP News)
• Floodwaters scattered ~1,000 propane tanks from a local distributorship through downtown Globe, creating a hazardous materials situation for emergency crews. (AP News)
• Gov. Katie Hobbs declared a State of Emergency for Gila County, releasing emergency funds and resources for search, rescue, and recovery. (Arizona Governor’s Office)
• US-60 in the Globe area was closed for periods due to debris and damage; local officials reported progress in reopening main routes while keeping parts of downtown restricted during recovery. (People.com)

What’s Next

Authorities in Gila County continue coordinated search-and-recovery efforts, while Valley agencies assess damage from street flooding and downed power lines. Residents are urged to heed road closures, avoid floodwaters, and follow guidance from local emergency management and the NWS Phoenix.

Update note: Incident reporting for this weather event is consolidated to Phoenix, AZ, for metro impacts and to Globe/Miami, Gila County, for the hardest-hit areas.

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