September 9, 2006 Storm Statistics
Readings From Weather Bus.com:
Rain Start Time: September 9, 2006 at 11:17am
Rain End Time: September 9, 2006 at 12:45pm
Storm Total: 0.90in.
Max Rain Rate: 7.48in/hr
Peak Wind Gust: NW 30 mph at 11:23am
Total Lightning: 31,361
Comments:
We have rated this storm in the Severe category due to the extremely heavy rainfall. During this storm the visibility dropped to less then one-quarter mile (due to heavy rain) and washes were flowing at high levels. By watching the webcam loop below, you can see how low the visibility became, with almost all sunlight being blocked during the peak of the storm.
The first 0.01in. of rain with this storm was recorded at 11:17am. A quarter inch of rain occurred in about two to three minutes, and by 11:26am (9 minutes later), we had recorded 0.67in. of rain! After ten to fifteen minutes of very intense rainfall, it began to lighten up with moderate to heavy rainfall lasting until 12:45pm, leaving us with a storm total of 0.90in.. The max rainfall rate was 7.48in/hr. recorded at 11:21am.
In Northwest Gold Canyon, Al reported a storm total of 0.41in.. In Southwest Gold Canyon, Gerry reported 0.56in.. Also in Gold Canyon, Tom reported a storm total of 0.63in.. The rain gauge on Kings Ranch road reported 0.28in. of rain. In Queen Valley, Rosie reported 0.70in. of rain. Thank you for your rain reports! The above rain totals were reported to us by private individuals. The accuracy of these reports is unknown. If it rained at your location, let us know by clicking on the link at the top of the page titled "Rainfall Report Form". You report will be added to this page.
Wind was not a large factor with this storm, however, there was some lightning present during this storm with a peak strike rate of 301 per minute at 11:12am. During the peak of the storm, the temperature dropped to 67.1°F, which is the lowest temperature we have recorded since May 31, 2006. This temperature drop can be seen in the graph below:
This is the 23rd storm to affect the area since the start of the Monsoon Season on June 28th. The 2006 Monsoon Season total so far is 5.35in., with 2.22in. for the month of September alone. This is only the second storm of the season to be put into the "Severe" category. The other storm we rated "Severe" was the storm that moved through the area on July 25th through 26th
Looking at the radar images below you can see the following:
In the first radar loop you can see a Severe Thunderstorm moving through Wickenburg. As the storm moved through Wickenburg, numerous flash floods were reported with some cars stranded in Northern Wickenburg.
The second radar loop shows that same storm now located in North Scottsdale with some more storms forming in the Phoenix area. You will noticed the Severe Thunderstorm Warning expires and some weakening is noted with the storm as it moves toward Northern Mesa and Apache Junction.
In the third radar loop, you can see further weakening of the storm to the North that moved through North Scottsdale. However, looking in Mesa, a storm is noted developing and strengthening at a very fast pace. At the end of this loop, the storm is beginning to affect the Apache Junction area.
On the fourth and final radar loop you can see the storm in Mesa/Apache Junction move into the Gold Canyon area with very strong radar returns, which indicates very heavy rainfall.
Storm Pictures Taken on September 9, 2006: (Click Pictures To Enlarge)
Rainfall Totals Released From The NWS:
Rain Start Time: September 9, 2006 at 11:17am
Rain End Time: September 9, 2006 at 12:45pm
Storm Total: 0.90in.
Max Rain Rate: 7.48in/hr
Peak Wind Gust: NW 30 mph at 11:23am
Total Lightning: 31,361
Comments:
We have rated this storm in the Severe category due to the extremely heavy rainfall. During this storm the visibility dropped to less then one-quarter mile (due to heavy rain) and washes were flowing at high levels. By watching the webcam loop below, you can see how low the visibility became, with almost all sunlight being blocked during the peak of the storm.
The first 0.01in. of rain with this storm was recorded at 11:17am. A quarter inch of rain occurred in about two to three minutes, and by 11:26am (9 minutes later), we had recorded 0.67in. of rain! After ten to fifteen minutes of very intense rainfall, it began to lighten up with moderate to heavy rainfall lasting until 12:45pm, leaving us with a storm total of 0.90in.. The max rainfall rate was 7.48in/hr. recorded at 11:21am.
In Northwest Gold Canyon, Al reported a storm total of 0.41in.. In Southwest Gold Canyon, Gerry reported 0.56in.. Also in Gold Canyon, Tom reported a storm total of 0.63in.. The rain gauge on Kings Ranch road reported 0.28in. of rain. In Queen Valley, Rosie reported 0.70in. of rain. Thank you for your rain reports! The above rain totals were reported to us by private individuals. The accuracy of these reports is unknown. If it rained at your location, let us know by clicking on the link at the top of the page titled "Rainfall Report Form". You report will be added to this page.
Wind was not a large factor with this storm, however, there was some lightning present during this storm with a peak strike rate of 301 per minute at 11:12am. During the peak of the storm, the temperature dropped to 67.1°F, which is the lowest temperature we have recorded since May 31, 2006. This temperature drop can be seen in the graph below:
This is the 23rd storm to affect the area since the start of the Monsoon Season on June 28th. The 2006 Monsoon Season total so far is 5.35in., with 2.22in. for the month of September alone. This is only the second storm of the season to be put into the "Severe" category. The other storm we rated "Severe" was the storm that moved through the area on July 25th through 26th
Looking at the radar images below you can see the following:
Storm Pictures Taken on September 9, 2006: (Click Pictures To Enlarge)
Radar Loop From 7:16am - 7:50am
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Radar Loop From 9:54am to 10:28am 
| Radar Loop From 10:23am to 10:58am 
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| Radar Loop From 11:02am to 11:37am 
| Taken on september 9, 2006 @ 11:49am 
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| Taken on september 9, 2006 @ 11:50am 
| Time Lapse Loop From 10:45am to 1:45pm 
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Rainfall Totals Released From The NWS:
PUBLIC INFORMATION STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PHOENIX AZ
700 PM MST SAT SEP 9 2006
...24 HOUR PRECIPITATION FOR THE PHOENIX METRO AREA ENDING
AT 7 PM...
6 HR PRECIPITATION (INCHES)
OLDEST >>>>>>>>>>> NEWEST
ID STATION NAME 7 PM 1 AM 7 AM 1 PM 24 HR
-1 AM -7 AM -1 PM -7 PM TOTAL
AHWATUKEE
MAHA3 AHWATUKEE 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
APACHE JUNCTION
PMDA3 USERY MOUNTAIN PARK 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
KNGA3 KINGS RANCH 0.00 0.00 0.28 0.00 0.28
AVONDALE
AVOA3 AGUA FRIA @ BUCKEYE 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
BUCKEYE
MBUA3 BUCKEYE FRS #2 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
CAREFREE
ZCAA3 FRAESFIELD MOUNTAIN 0.00 0.00 0.35 0.00 0.35
CRFA3 CAREFREE RANCH 0.00 0.00 0.67 0.04 0.71
CAVECREEK
HMBA3 HUMBOLDT MOUNTAIN 0.00 M M M M
CBTA3 CAVE BUTTES DAM 0.00 0.00 0.12 0.00 0.12
CHANDLER
ZCHA3 EMF @ ARIZONA AVE 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
GILBERT
ZGIA3 MESA TOWER 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
ZCPA3 CROSSROADS PARK 0.31 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.31
GLENDALE
MGLA3 CITY OF GLENDALE 0.00 0.00 0.00 2.44 2.44
MMDA3 MARYLAND @ 27TH AVE 0.00 0.00 0.08 0.00 0.08
MSXA3 ACDC @ 67TH AVE 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
GOODYEAR
ZGYA3 TUTHILL @ RAY RD 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
GUADALUPE
ZGAA3 GUADALUPE FRS 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
MESA
MBDA3 BROADWAY @ DOBSON 0.00 0.00 0.12 0.00 0.12
ZBLA3 BROADWAY @ LINDSAY 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
MBHA3 BROWN RD. @ HORNE 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
MEEA3 KLEINMAN PARK 0.00 0.00 0.04 0.00 0.04
FALA3 THUNDER MOUNTAIN 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
MLAA3 MOUNTAIN VIEW PARK 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
WMSA3 QUEEN CREEK RD 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
ZUPA3 USERY PARK WS 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
NEW RIVER
NEWA3 SUNUP RANCH 0.00 0.00 1.22 0.00 1.22
PARADISE VALLEY
MCLA3 CAVE CREEK LANDFILL M M M M M
MCCA3 E FORK CC #1 0.00 0.00 0.12 0.00 0.12
MLDA3 LOST DOG WASH 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
MRPA3 REATA PASS DAMSITE 0.00 0.00 0.83 0.08 0.91
PEORIA
NRDA3 NEW RIVER DAM 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
MBLA3 NEW RIVER @ BELL RD 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
PHOENIX
MBTA3 CESAR CHAVEZ PARK M M M M M
MMIA3 MISSOURI @ 16TH ST M M 0.04 0.00 0.04
MOXA3 OLD XCUT @ MCDOWELL 0.00 0.00 0.12 0.00 0.12
MPAA3 PAPAGO PARK 0.00 0.00 0.04 0.00 0.04
MPPA3 PERRY PARK 0.00 0.00 0.28 0.00 0.28
ADBA3 ADOBE DAM 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
MPHA3 SKUNK CREEK @ I-17 M 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
MPMA3 JEFFERSON @ 4TH AVE 0.00 0.00 0.04 0.00 0.04
MROA3 ROESER @ 2ND ST 0.00 0.00 0.08 0.00 0.08
UNDEFINED M M M M M
ZSFA3 SOUTH MOUNTAIN FAN M M 0.00 0.00 0.00
MTHA3 THOMAS & 16TH ST 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
MTQA3 THOMAS @ 48TH ST 0.00 0.00 0.04 0.08 0.12
QUEEN CREEK
ZQRA3 QUEEN CR @ RITTENHO 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.04 0.04
ZQCA3 QUEEN CREEK LANDFIL M M M M M
QNCA3 EMF @ QUEEN CREEK R 0.00 0.00 0.08 0.00 0.08
SCOTTSDALE
SDLA3 INDIAN BEND WASH @ 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
ZMDA3 MCDOWELL MOUNTAIN P 0.00 0.00 0.51 0.08 0.59
MPJA3 PIMA @ JOMAX M 0.00 1.10 0.00 1.10
SUN CITY
MSWA3 SUN CITY WEST 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
SURPRISE
MDYA3 DYSART @ BELL RD 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
MCFA3 MCMICKEN FLOODWAY 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
TEMPE
MSPA3 SALT RIVER @ PRIEST 0.00 0.00 0.12 0.00 0.12
MTEA3 ASU SOUTH 0.00 0.00 0.39 0.00 0.39