TO fire brigade on Arizona has shared images of the harrowing moment in which a family was rescued from the roof of their car in the middle of a flash flood in the state.
The Golder Ranch Fire District said Wednesday that "firemen he had a very busy morning โrescuing aโ man and his two daughters from the roof of his vehicle โ.
Video of the rescue showed a torrent of water surrounding the vehicle as an emergency team worked to save the family from danger.
The department said the car had been "washed away by fast-moving water." They confirmed that no one was injured and that all "returned home safe and sound."
A flash flood watch was maintained for several areas in southeastern Arizona through Thursday night, the National Weather Service said.
"Slow rains and thunderstorms capable of producing very heavy rain are expected to affect the area through Thursday night," the NWS said.
Dramatic images posted on social media also revealed the shocking impact of flooding when cars were washed away during flash floods in Arizona.
CBS 5 and 3TV Meteorologist Ian Schwartz shared images provided by a Flagstaff resident on Twitter Thursday with the caption: โWow !!! Big flash floods this afternoon. "
The short clip shows a Toyota Prius being dragged downstream in a torrent of murky water, with the car crashing into other vehicles before it is out of sight.
"Oh my gosh," an off-screen person can be heard screaming as the scary scene unfolds. Taylor landy He said Republic of Arizona who recorded the video from inside his garage.
โI was definitely worried about our neighbors across the street because the water was actually reaching the garage level, but it was not reaching our side of the street,โ she said.
The local resident told the outlet that the torrent of flooding lasted 30 minutes and that she saw neighbors' mailboxes and garbage containers washed out in front of the car.
"This was pretty surreal for us," said Landy, who works overnight at a hospital. 3TV. The shock had awakened her.
Wednesday was the second day of flash flooding that residents in the area saw. The Republic of Arizona reported, and Coconino County ordered its residents to shelter in place.
"I think we're also tired that this is only the second day and we have rain for the rest of the week, so that kind of anticipation is what makes us a little more nervous," Landy said.
