2 rescued in Tonopah after vehicle stalls in floodwater

Late fall storm brings rain, hail to Phoenix-area

The West Valley was hit hardest by Tuesday's weather, resulting in several water rescues, road closures, and damage. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean recaps the rainfall.

TONOPAH, Ariz. - Two people were rescued in Tonopah on Tuesday afternoon after attempting to cross flooded roadways.

What we know:

A late fall storm hit the Valley Tuesday, with water rescues, road blocks set up, and a lot of Valley-wide damage.

Multiple water rescues west of Phoenix

Several roadways across the Valley have flooded, leaving one couple trapped inside their vehicle. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean learns more about the numerous water rescues.

At around 12:50 p.m. on Nov. 18, the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office and Fire Department responded to a water rescue for an "adult couple that attempted to cross four feet of water."

The pair had to be rescued after their vehicle was immobilized. Both of those people are luckily okay.

Some periods of downpour created quite the mess for residents and flooding roadways were enough to close them off to regular traffic. Farm equipment was not included.

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Other flooded roads in the area caused headaches for drivers trying to come home for the day, and were forced to turn around. Tree stumps became roadblocks in places like Avondale's Friendship Park.

MCSO vehicles were on site for some of these closures to make sure people stay safe and don't try to cross the flooded areas, as they say only a few inches can cause a car to get stuck.

There was also a water rescue near Wintersburg Road and Indian School Road just before 7 a.m. on Tuesday, where MCSO reported a bystander helped a driver to safety.

Affected Roadways:

Along Waterman Wash where it intersects with the Rainbow Valley community east of Buckeye. the wash flooded, which led to the closure of Narramore Road.

The following intersections were closed off Tuesday afternoon due to water on the road:

The backstory:

The Waterman Wash is where West Valley father Vincent Upton went missing last month on Oct. 13 after driving into the wash. His body was later found.

During a vigil for Upton, several Rainbow Valley residents spoke up about wanting to see a bridge or some sort of structure built over the wash.

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PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Body believed to be that of missing man in Rainbow Valley floods found: MCSO

Officials with MCSO say a body they believe to be that of missing Vincent Upton has been found. The body was reportedly found "a considerable distance" away from Upton vehicle.

What you can do:

Do not try to drive through flooded roads, especially where it's not clear how deep the water is, as even a few inches of water is enough to get stuck.

What's next:

There is more rainfall in the forecast for tonight and tomorrow.