Power Poles Brought Down During Monsoon Near Phoenix

Fallen powerlines were seen in Wittmann, Arizona, following a severe thunderstorm warning on Sunday, August 14.

Video recorded by @StormChasin4RNR shows the heavy rainfall and flash flood-affected roads.

The National Weather Service (NWS) urged residents to seek higher grounds and avoid driving through floodwaters.

The NWS told local media the region should expect a “very wet and active” monsoon season during August. Credit: Dwayne Scales via Storyful

Video transcript

- There's no flooding report or anything on the--

[WIPERS SWAYING]

- We should call it in. Actually, I'm going to tweet this to National Weather Service. What road are we on.

[WIPERS SWAYING]

[RAINING]

- Patton Road.

[WIPERS SWAYING]

[RAINING]

- Wow.

- Holy--

- That was strong wind.

[WIPERS SWAYING]

[RAINING]

[THUNDER]

- This is--