Earlier in the week, government officials warned of flood waters hitting Maricopa washes – and streets – on Tuesday, August 23, and then again the following day. While the runoff from rains in Southern Arizona and Northern Mexico took a few extra days to make it down the Santa Cruz River, they eventually made it. (Click here for related August 23 story; click here for related August 24 story.)
Following are photos of the Santa Rosa wash area in Rancho El Dorado taken yesterday:
Rancho El Dorado Parkway was closed just west of Santa Rosa Elementary School.
Several Rancho El Dorado homes became “lakefront” properties this weekend.
Some kids played in the flooded wash, ignoring the danger and warning signs.
Photos courtesy of Amy Jamieson
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