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| Event typeevent_type | Heavy Rain |
|---|---|
| NOAA NCEI event IDncei_event_id | 598,268 |
| Episode IDepisode_id | 98,981 |
| Begin UTCbegin_utc | 2015-09-01T03:00:00+00:00 |
| End UTCend_utc | 2015-09-01T05:00:00+00:00 |
| Statestate | ARIZONA |
| County/zone typecz_type | C |
| County/zone namecz_name | MARICOPA |
| Latitudelat | 33.495 |
| Longitudelon | -112.066 |
| End latitudeend_lat | 33.495 |
| End longitudeend_lon | -112.066 |
| Deaths directdeaths_direct | 0 |
| Deaths indirectdeaths_indirect | 0 |
| Injuries directinjuries_direct | 0 |
| Injuries indirectinjuries_indirect | 0 |
| Damage propertydamage_property | 200.00K |
| Damage cropsdamage_crops | 0.00K |
| Weather forecast office sourcewfo_source | Newspaper |
| Episode narrativeepisode_narrative | The weather pattern across south central Arizona was favorable for scattered strong thunderstorms on August 31st; wind fields aloft were stronger than normal and there was ample moisture and instability present. Not surprisingly, scattered to numerous thunderstorms developed during the evening hours across the greater Phoenix metropolitan area and many of them produced gusty and damaging winds in excess of 60 mph. There were widespread reports of wind damage; numerous trees were downed as well as power poles and power lines. Damage was done to an assortment of structures such as billboards and roofs. Some of the storms generated heavy rain with peak rain rates well in excess of one inch per hour; the heavy rain led to episodes of urban flooding as well as flash flooding. Flash flooding flooded the deck park tunnel in downtown Phoenix, stranding numerous drivers. Fortunately there were no injuries reported due to the strong winds or flooding. |
| Event narrativeevent_narrative | The atmosphere over the greater Phoenix area was very moist and unstable on August 31st, and as a result, scattered thunderstorms developed during the evening hours; some of these storms affected downtown Phoenix. The stronger storms produced intense rainfall with peak rain rates in excess of 2 inches per hour. According to an article in the Arizona Republic, heavy evening thunderstorm rainfall caused significant damage to the Phoenix Veterans Medical Center near downtown Phoenix. Hospital spokeswoman Jean Schaefer said that torrential evening rains poured water into the west and south sides of Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center's main building, causing damage in the intensive care unit, the emergency department, inpatient wards and other areas. At least 67 beds were out of service due to the rain damage. The water impact was described as pervasive, affecting most floors in the hospital and about 40 rooms. Schaefer said that a contractor will be tearing out sheet rock and inspecting for mold, asbestos, and other structural issues. The damage forced officials to move dozens of patients, reschedule some medical procedures and cease new-patient admissions. The closed areas of the hospital will not reopen until construction work is completed and inspections are passed. |
| Yearyear | 2,015 |
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