Dangerous flooding strikes Arizona, several rescues reported

Sunday, January 22, 2017
NEW RIVER, AZ (KTRK) -- Emergency crews rescued at least six people whose cars got stuck in high water in Arizona.

North of Phoenix was hit by heavy rains Friday and Saturday morning.
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Officials are advising people not to travel while the storm is pummeling the northern part of the state.

Forecasters predicted a break in the weather Saturday night, but a new storm is expected to move in from the Pacific Ocean on Sunday.
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