A woman whose vehicle became trapped in flash flood waters was rescued by police officers early on Sept. 19 near Dixileta Drive and North Valley Parkway, according to Capt. Mike Johnson, a Phoenix Fire Department spokesperson.<\/p>\n
Technical rescue teams were dispatched to the location at about 5 a.m., but Phoenix Police Department officers arrived first and assisted the person to safety, Johnson said.<\/p>\n
Rob Scherer, a Phoenix Police spokesperson, said officers got the call shortly before 5 a.m. that a woman’s vehicle was “taking on water” and she could not get out of the car.<\/p>\n
Officers went to the location and helped the woman out of her vehicle. The woman arranged for her vehicle to be towed, and officers took her home, according to Scherer.<\/p>\n
The water level at the scene has since lowered, and no injuries were reported as a result of the incident, Scherer added.<\/p>\n
The first arriving fire engine company stayed to evaluate the patient, while all other fire personnel returned to service, Johnson added.<\/p>\n
Breaking stories: <\/strong>Man arrested over threats to Phoenix LGBTQ+ bar Cruisin’ 7th<\/a><\/p>\n The incident occurred as the National Weather Service in Phoenix issued a flash flood warning for parts of Maricopa County, which was in effect until 7:15 a.m. Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain passed through the affected areas.<\/p>\n News alerts in your inbox:<\/strong>\u00a0Don’t miss the important news of the day. Sign up for\u00a0azcentral newsletter alerts<\/a>\u00a0to be in the know.<\/p>\n On Sept. 19, rain was reported in the northwest parts of Maricopa County, and a 20% chance of isolated thunderstorms were expected in areas north and east of Phoenix in the afternoon, according to David Trapp, a meteorologist at the Phoenix National Weather Service.<\/p>\n Storm activity was expected to diminish in the evening, Trapp added.<\/p>\n