A monsoon storm that dropped more than 4 inches of rain in parts of Maricopa overnight provided an early test for ongoing flood-control work along the Santa Rosa Wash. City and flood district officials say the system worked largely as intended.

Two roads in the Rancho El Dorado neighborhood, including the South Loop over the wash, were closed for several hours this morning after flooding overtook them. City officials said temporary closures in low-lying areas are expected during heavy rains.

“It’s standard for our emergency management team to drive around town after a storm like last night to check for hazards,” city spokeswoman Monica Williams told InMaricopa . “We have no reported issues with city sidewalks, but individual homeowners’ associations may have their own maintenance nee

See Full Page