GLOBE, AZ — Three people have died following severe flash flooding in Globe Friday night, and search and rescue teams are continuing efforts to locate additional missing individuals, according to Gila County emergency officials.
The flooding, which began late Friday, caused widespread damage and shut down portions of US 60 overnight and into Saturday morning. Water swept through the downtown area, submerging streets and sending vehicles and propane tanks floating through the city. Videos sent to ABC15 show fast-moving water rushing down Broad Street and other parts of the city.
Between 100 and 150 personnel from agencies across the state are actively involved in search and rescue operations. Crews from Maricopa, Pima, and Tonto Rim Search and Rescue, along with the Arizona State Land Dep