While Goodyear enjoys mostly sunny beautiful days, there's a period from June 15 to September 30 that is defined as "Monsoon." It's a season characterized by increased thunderstorm and lightning activity, high winds, dust storms and flooding. 

In your home:
During any major storm event, the safest place to be is indoors. If you are at home, turn off all unnecessary power equipment and refrain from using landline phones. Make sure your home is equipped with flashlights, batteries, bottled water and non-perishable food items.

In your car:
Dust storms and rain events can decrease visibility and increase road hazards when driving. If you are in your vehicle during a storm, slow down and pull off to the right side of the road as far as possible and turn off your engine and lights. Be sure to take your foot off the brake pedal. Flash flooding is also possible. Never drive through flooded intersections or washes. In Goodyear, here are the areas that are most susceptible to flooding:

• Citrus Road from Van Buren Street to I-10
• West side of Cotton Lane and Yuma Road
• Yuma Road at Bullard Wash (between Estrella Parkway and Bullard Avenue)
• Citrus Road at McDowell Road

The city also provides free sand bags at multiple locations. Click here for locations and other useful emergency preparedness tips.