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Arizona flooding and aftermath from Aug. 19 storms

A flood-damaged car, New River, August 20, 2014.
A flood-damaged car, New River, August 20, 2014.
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Homes and vehicles damaged by floods in New River, August 20, 2014.
Homes and vehicles damaged by floods in New River, August 20, 2014.
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A soiled American flag on a flood-damaged property in New River, August 20, 2014.
A soiled American flag on a flood-damaged property in New River, August 20, 2014.
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A flood-damaged home in New River, August 20, 2014.
A flood-damaged home in New River, August 20, 2014.
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Residents were back to survey the damage the day after huge floods hit New River, August 20, 2014.
Residents were back to survey the damage the day after huge floods hit New River, August 20, 2014.
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A fence damaged by flood water and debris, New River, August 20, 2014.
A fence damaged by flood water and debris, New River, August 20, 2014.
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An overturned horse trailer following flooding in New River, August 20, 2014.
An overturned horse trailer following flooding in New River, August 20, 2014.
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Agua Fria River, August 20, 2014.
Agua Fria River, August 20, 2014.
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Water flows in the Agua Fria wash, August 20, 2014.
Water flows in the Agua Fria wash, August 20, 2014.
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Salt River, August 20, 2014.
Salt River, August 20, 2014.
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Flooding near Tempe Town Lake, August 20, 2014.
Flooding near Tempe Town Lake, August 20, 2014.
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Flooded parking lot near 20th Avenue and Dunlap, August 20, 2014.
Flooded parking lot near 20th Avenue and Dunlap, August 20, 2014.
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Overflow at Cave Creek, August 20, 2014.
Overflow at Cave Creek, August 20, 2014.
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At the Riverside RV Park in Black Canyon City at sunset.
At the Riverside RV Park in Black Canyon City at sunset.
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Flood waters along the Indian Bend Wash at Jackrabbit Rd. are beginning to recede as of 11:00 p.m. Tuesday night. Many of the wash crossing in Scottsdale remain closed Tuesday, August 19, 2014.
Flood waters along the Indian Bend Wash at Jackrabbit Rd. are beginning to recede as of 11:00 p.m. Tuesday night. Many of the wash crossing in Scottsdale remain closed Tuesday, August 19, 2014.
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Trish  Vonnahme, on left,  Jack Jackson, in center, and David Vonnahme were stuck in flash floods while they were going home on New River Road in Arizona on August 19, 2014.
Trish Vonnahme, on left, Jack Jackson, in center, and David Vonnahme were stuck in flash floods while they were going home on New River Road in Arizona on August 19, 2014.
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Four people were trapped on a peninsula Tuesday, Aug. 19, near The Wedge skate park near McDowell and Miller roads in Scottsdale. Fire units from Scottsdale and Tempe responded to the water rescue. A woman who has a disability and uses a scooter was carried across the wash, and her dog was lead on a leash.
Four people were trapped on a peninsula Tuesday, Aug. 19, near The Wedge skate park near McDowell and Miller roads in Scottsdale. Fire units from Scottsdale and Tempe responded to the water rescue. A woman who has a disability and uses a scooter was carried across the wash, and her dog was lead on a leash.
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Four people were trapped on a peninsula Tuesday near the Wedge skate park close to  McDowell and Miller roads in Scottsdale. Fire units from Scottsdale and Tempe responded to the water rescue. Aidan Gonzales, 13, of Scottsdale (second from right), is one of those guided to safety.
Four people were trapped on a peninsula Tuesday near the Wedge skate park close to McDowell and Miller roads in Scottsdale. Fire units from Scottsdale and Tempe responded to the water rescue. Aidan Gonzales, 13, of Scottsdale (second from right), is one of those guided to safety.
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Four people were trapped on a peninsula Tuesday, Aug. 19, near The Wedge skate park near McDowell and Miller roads in Scottsdale. Fire units from Scottsdale and Tempe responded to the water rescue.
Four people were trapped on a peninsula Tuesday, Aug. 19, near The Wedge skate park near McDowell and Miller roads in Scottsdale. Fire units from Scottsdale and Tempe responded to the water rescue.
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This man, center, was one of four people that  were trapped on a peninsula Tuesday, Aug. 19, near The Wedge skate park near McDowell and Miller roads in Scottsdale. Fire units from Scottsdale and Tempe responded to the water rescue.
This man, center, was one of four people that were trapped on a peninsula Tuesday, Aug. 19, near The Wedge skate park near McDowell and Miller roads in Scottsdale. Fire units from Scottsdale and Tempe responded to the water rescue.
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People play in the water near New River, August 19, 2014.
People play in the water near New River, August 19, 2014.
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A camper among storm debris in New River, August 19, 2014.
A camper among storm debris in New River, August 19, 2014.
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A car wrecked in flood waters in New River, August 19, 2014.
A car wrecked in flood waters in New River, August 19, 2014.
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A boat left stranded by receding flood waters in New River, August 19, 2014.
A boat left stranded by receding flood waters in New River, August 19, 2014.
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12 News reporter Gia Vang reports live from the New River area, August 19, 2014.
12 News reporter Gia Vang reports live from the New River area, August 19, 2014.
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Dobbins closed at 27th Ave as water covers the street, August 19, 2014.
Dobbins closed at 27th Ave as water covers the street, August 19, 2014.
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New River water runs near I-17 and takes some metal structures with it, August 19, 2014.
New River water runs near I-17 and takes some metal structures with it, August 19, 2014.
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Water flowing down the New River area leaves structures damaged, August 19, 2014.
Water flowing down the New River area leaves structures damaged, August 19, 2014.
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Metal structures washed away near the New River area August 19, 2014.
Metal structures washed away near the New River area August 19, 2014.
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View where two rescued from home earlier. Water receded, but muddy. Animals in the area, August 19, 2014.
View where two rescued from home earlier. Water receded, but muddy. Animals in the area, August 19, 2014.
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Firefighters conduct a swift-water rescue after several residents were trapped by floodwaters inside a mobile home near New River.
Firefighters conduct a swift-water rescue after several residents were trapped by floodwaters inside a mobile home near New River.
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Firefighters conduct a swift-water rescue after several residents were trapped by floodwaters inside a mobile home near New River.
Firefighters conduct a swift-water rescue after several residents were trapped by floodwaters inside a mobile home near New River.
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Firefighters conduct a swift-water rescue after several residents were trapped by floodwaters inside a mobile home near New River.
Firefighters conduct a swift-water rescue after several residents were trapped by floodwaters inside a mobile home near New River.
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An RV is pilled on top a pickup truck and a horse trailer as flood water runs high in New River on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014.
An RV is pilled on top a pickup truck and a horse trailer as flood water runs high in New River on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014.
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Flood waters flow across Tatum Boulevard, north of Pinnacle Peak Road, on Tuesday morning, Aug. 19, 2014, in Phoenix.
Flood waters flow across Tatum Boulevard, north of Pinnacle Peak Road, on Tuesday morning, Aug. 19, 2014, in Phoenix.
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Tina Burgermeister goes on her morning walk, August 19, 2014, in Fountain Hills.
Tina Burgermeister goes on her morning walk, August 19, 2014, in Fountain Hills.
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Anthony Clapp waits to get his waterlogged vehicle towed, August 19, 2014, on the Carefree Highway. Phoenix firefighters pushed Clapp's vehicle out of the flooded area on the Carefree Highway to the dry Skunk Creek bridge.
Anthony Clapp waits to get his waterlogged vehicle towed, August 19, 2014, on the Carefree Highway. Phoenix firefighters pushed Clapp's vehicle out of the flooded area on the Carefree Highway to the dry Skunk Creek bridge.
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People get caught in a heavy downpour in south Phoenix on Tuesday, August 19, 2014.
People get caught in a heavy downpour in south Phoenix on Tuesday, August 19, 2014.
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Cave Creek wash roaring. Someone described it as chocolate milk, August 19, 2014.
Cave Creek wash roaring. Someone described it as chocolate milk, August 19, 2014.
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Horses are trying to escape the flooding near Daisy Mountain, August 19, 2014.
Horses are trying to escape the flooding near Daisy Mountain, August 19, 2014.
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Flooding at Hatcher Rd & 11th Street in Phoenix, August 19, 2014.
Flooding at Hatcher Rd & 11th Street in Phoenix, August 19, 2014.
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Danny Robert, of Anthem, watches flood water move through New River on Tuesday, August 19, 2014. He said that he was in the same spot three years ago during a flash flood and this flood was bigger.
Danny Robert, of Anthem, watches flood water move through New River on Tuesday, August 19, 2014. He said that he was in the same spot three years ago during a flash flood and this flood was bigger.
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Rescue crews pull out two more dogs from a house that was swept away at 44th Ave and New River, August 19, 2014.
Rescue crews pull out two more dogs from a house that was swept away at 44th Ave and New River, August 19, 2014.
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Rescue workers pull dog and person out of house that was swept away at 44th ave and New River, August 19, 2014.
Rescue workers pull dog and person out of house that was swept away at 44th ave and New River, August 19, 2014.
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Rescue workers pull person out of a house at 44th ave and New River, August 19, 2014.
Rescue workers pull person out of a house at 44th ave and New River, August 19, 2014.
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Rescue workers check water crossing and walk to the home to rescue stranded residents, August 19, 2014.
Rescue workers check water crossing and walk to the home to rescue stranded residents, August 19, 2014.
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Rescuer hands floatation devices into home, August 19, 2014.
Rescuer hands floatation devices into home, August 19, 2014.
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Rescuer on the roof of a house at 44th Ave and New River, August 19, 2014.
Rescuer on the roof of a house at 44th Ave and New River, August 19, 2014.
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New River rescue after the storm that hit earlier this morning, August 19, 2014.
New River rescue after the storm that hit earlier this morning, August 19, 2014.
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New River rescue after the storm that hit earlier this morning, August 19, 2014.
New River rescue after the storm that hit earlier this morning, August 19, 2014.
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A person reportedly trapped in a home near 43rd Avenue and New River waves a towel to try to get officials' attention.
A person reportedly trapped in a home near 43rd Avenue and New River waves a towel to try to get officials' attention.
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An aerial photo shows damaged vehicles caught in flooding.
An aerial photo shows damaged vehicles caught in flooding.
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Rescuers extract an elderly person from a van after it was washed away by flood water near 150 Avenue and Dynamite on Aug. 19, 2014.
Rescuers extract an elderly person from a van after it was washed away by flood water near 150 Avenue and Dynamite on Aug. 19, 2014.
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A van is trapped in water near 150th Ave. and Dynamite in north Phoenix on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014.
A van is trapped in water near 150th Ave. and Dynamite in north Phoenix on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014.
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Water moves through New River on Tuesday, August 19, 2014.
Water moves through New River on Tuesday, August 19, 2014.
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A truck drives through a flooded creek on Spur Cross Road on Tuesday morning, Aug. 19, 2014, in Cave Creek.
A truck drives through a flooded creek on Spur Cross Road on Tuesday morning, Aug. 19, 2014, in Cave Creek.
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Trucks drive through a flooded creek on Spur Cross Road Tuesday morning, Aug. 19, 2014, in Cave Creek.
Trucks drive through a flooded creek on Spur Cross Road Tuesday morning, Aug. 19, 2014, in Cave Creek.
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Flood waters travel across Tatum Blvd north of Pinnacle Peak Road Tuesday morning, Aug. 19, 2014, in Phoenix.
Flood waters travel across Tatum Blvd north of Pinnacle Peak Road Tuesday morning, Aug. 19, 2014, in Phoenix.
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Rainwater flows across Tatum Boulevard near Jomax Road on Tuesday morning in Phoenix.
Rainwater flows across Tatum Boulevard near Jomax Road on Tuesday morning in Phoenix.
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Cars find their way through flooded streets north of Phoenix east of I-17 near Carefree Highway on Tuesday, August 19, 2014.
Cars find their way through flooded streets north of Phoenix east of I-17 near Carefree Highway on Tuesday, August 19, 2014.
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Chris Gagnon watches flood water fill Dove Valley Road on Tuesday, Aug, 19, 2014. He said he drove the road earlier in the day and it was dry.
Chris Gagnon watches flood water fill Dove Valley Road on Tuesday, Aug, 19, 2014. He said he drove the road earlier in the day and it was dry.
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An SUV drives through a flooded creek Tuesday morning, Aug. 19, 2014 in Cave Creek.
An SUV drives through a flooded creek Tuesday morning, Aug. 19, 2014 in Cave Creek.
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Local resident Paul Kneble guides traffic due to flooding on Dixileta near I-17 north on August 19, 2014.
Local resident Paul Kneble guides traffic due to flooding on Dixileta near I-17 north on August 19, 2014.
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Local resident Paul Kneble guides traffic due to flooding on Dixileta near I-17 north on August 19, 2014.
Local resident Paul Kneble guides traffic due to flooding on Dixileta near I-17 north on August 19, 2014.
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Traffic detour due to flooding on Jomax near I-17 northbound on August 19, 2014.
Traffic detour due to flooding on Jomax near I-17 northbound on August 19, 2014.
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Traffic detour due to flooding on Jomax near I-17 northbound on August 19, 2014.
Traffic detour due to flooding on Jomax near I-17 northbound on August 19, 2014.
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Scott Squires of Phoenix checks out a flooded creek near Spur Cross Road Tuesday morning, Aug. 19, 2014, in Cave Creek.
Scott Squires of Phoenix checks out a flooded creek near Spur Cross Road Tuesday morning, Aug. 19, 2014, in Cave Creek.
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Monsoon rains flood in Skunk Creek Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014, in Phoenix.
Monsoon rains flood in Skunk Creek Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014, in Phoenix.
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Monsoon rains flood the northbound lanes of Interstate 17 Tuesday morning, Aug. 19, 2014 in Phoenix.
Monsoon rains flood the northbound lanes of Interstate 17 Tuesday morning, Aug. 19, 2014 in Phoenix.
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A truck drives through a flooded creek on Spur Cross Road Tuesday morning, Aug. 19, 2014, in Cave Creek.
A truck drives through a flooded creek on Spur Cross Road Tuesday morning, Aug. 19, 2014, in Cave Creek.
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Crews pump water from flooding on 35th Avenue just south of Dobbins Road in Phoenix.
Crews pump water from flooding on 35th Avenue just south of Dobbins Road in Phoenix.
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A car travels through flooding near Tatum Boulevard and Pinnacle Peak.
A car travels through flooding near Tatum Boulevard and Pinnacle Peak.
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A portion of Dove Valley Road is left under water, following the rainstorms that swept through metro Phoenix on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014.
A portion of Dove Valley Road is left under water, following the rainstorms that swept through metro Phoenix on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014.
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An aerial photo shows a car being pushed from floodwaters east of Interstate 17 near Carefree.
An aerial photo shows a car being pushed from floodwaters east of Interstate 17 near Carefree.
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I-17 flooding from the early morning storm, August 19, 2014.
I-17 flooding from the early morning storm, August 19, 2014.
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Flood waters rise in the New River area, August 19, 2014.
Flood waters rise in the New River area, August 19, 2014.
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I-17 flooding from the early morning storm. River overflowed on to road, August 19, 2014.
I-17 flooding from the early morning storm. River overflowed on to road, August 19, 2014.
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A road under water in the New River area, August 19, 2014.
A road under water in the New River area, August 19, 2014.
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Washed-out roads in the New River area, August 19, 2014.
Washed-out roads in the New River area, August 19, 2014.
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I-17 flooding from the early morning storm, August 19, 2014.
I-17 flooding from the early morning storm, August 19, 2014.
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Major flooding the in New River area, August 19, 2014.
Major flooding the in New River area, August 19, 2014.
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I-17 flooding from the early morning storm. crews working to clear flooding, August 19, 2014.
I-17 flooding from the early morning storm. crews working to clear flooding, August 19, 2014.
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Some motorists left their vehicles to survey the flooding.
Some motorists left their vehicles to survey the flooding.
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Some drivers managed to maneuver through the waters.
Some drivers managed to maneuver through the waters.
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Another look at the flooding in the area.
Another look at the flooding in the area.
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Some drivers were able to brave the conditions.
Some drivers were able to brave the conditions.
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Trucks make their way through the streets.
Trucks make their way through the streets.
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Other drivers also made it through.
Other drivers also made it through.
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Other drivers approach the flooding.
Other drivers approach the flooding.
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Water rushes south along  I-17 south of Dixileta.
Water rushes south along I-17 south of Dixileta.
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Drivers on the northbound lanes of I-17 ease along.
Drivers on the northbound lanes of I-17 ease along.
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Water rushes south on I-17 northbound south of Dixileta
Water rushes south on I-17 northbound south of Dixileta
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Another view of the flooding on northbound I-17.
Another view of the flooding on northbound I-17.
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Other drivers also made it through.
Other drivers also made it through.
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Trucks make their way through the streets.
Trucks make their way through the streets.
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Some drivers were able to brave the conditions.
Some drivers were able to brave the conditions.
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Another look at the flooding in the area.
Another look at the flooding in the area.
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in Daisy Mountain in north Phoenix, August 19, 2014.
in Daisy Mountain in north Phoenix, August 19, 2014.
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Flooded road in Daisy Mountain in north Phoenix, August 19, 2014.
Flooded road in Daisy Mountain in north Phoenix, August 19, 2014.
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