TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — The wall of an Auto Zone was blown off the side of the store on Prince and Fairview after monsoon storms Sunday evening.
The site became an attraction for people who lived near by.
Local Auto Zone severely damaged. We’ll have the latest on damage across Tucson at 10. pic.twitter.com/xnyYXP5jMf
— Adam Klepp (@AdamKleppAZ) July 15, 2024
"I've never seen anything like that in Tucson. I've lived here 31 years," one man said.
Security was at the store to make sure no one took anything as car parts were exposed to the outside.
On Speedway, intense flooding led to multiple cars getting stuck in an underpass just east of I-10.
Drivers of SUVs and trucks decided to plow through the water as others turned around.
Tracking monsoon damage tonight. An underpass on Speedway right before I-10 is flooded. Drivers are pushing through anyways. pic.twitter.com/DJP4BTcwNk
— Adam Klepp (@AdamKleppAZ) July 15, 2024
Some Tucsonans who were on their way to get ice cream decided to park on the overpass and watch it all unfold.
"They're brave, very brave. I would not," they said.
Driving through high water is very dangerous. It can also cause damage to cars.
As of 11 p.m. Sunday the underpass on Speedway just off of I-10 was still flooded and now closed to drivers.
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Adam Klepp is a reporter for KGUN 9. At his previous station in Yuma, Adam focused on a range of local issues including the border, water rights and healthcare. He is originally from Detroit, Michigan, and attended both Loyola University Chicago and Syracuse University. Share your story ideas and important issues with Adam by emailing adam.klepp@kgun9.com or by connecting on Twitter.
