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One of 467 National Register listings published here for Maricopa County · listed in 1988 · category: District.
Sources: the case file at the National Archives · the National Register database, National Park Service
Sun-Up Ranch
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.
The listing
- Address. W. Frontage Rd. off Black Canyon Hwy./I-17, New River, 85087
- When was it listed? May 1988
- Category. district
- Census division. Deer Valley
- National Register reference number. 88000558 - the number the National Park Service assigned this property when it was listed, and the key its nomination file is catalogued under at the National Archives.
Fires near this property
484 since 1992Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 484 fires within 5 miles of Sun-Up Ranch between 1992 and 2020, burning about 4,241 acres in total. 13 started naturally. 8 were recorded as arson. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a fire counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Reported cause | Fires |
|---|---|
| Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 425 |
| Smoking | 16 |
| Natural | 13 |
| Equipment and vehicle use | 9 |
| Arson/incendiarism | 8 |
| Power generation/transmission/distribution | 3 |
| Railroad operations and maintenance | 3 |
| Recreation and ceremony | 2 |
| Misuse of fire by a minor | 2 |
| Debris and open burning | 2 |
| Firearms and explosives use | 1 |
The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.
| Date | Cause | Size | Reported by | Name on the report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 September 2019 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Daisy Mountain Fire Department | NOT NAMED |
| 8 September 2018 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Phoenix Fire Department | 333485 |
| 7 September 2018 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Phoenix Fire Department | 332637 |
| 7 September 2010 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management - State Office | AZ-101116 |
| 4 September 2018 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Phoenix Fire Department | 328948 |
| 4 September 2017 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 2.0 acres | Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management - Central District | SILVA |
| 30 September 2018 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Phoenix Fire Department | 362997 |
| 30 September 2018 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Phoenix Fire Department | 362779 |
Mines and quarries near this property
10 of 13 shownRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 13 workings within 5 miles of Sun-Up Ranch: 6 occurrences, 3 unknowns, 2 prospects, 2 past producers. None of them still produces. What was taken out: Copper, Silica, Copper, Silver, Gold. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a quarry counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Where | Site | Commodity | Status | Recorded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Lode | Silica, Gold, Silver, Lead, Zinc, Copper | Occurrence | ||
| Brian Lode | Copper, Silver, Aluminum, Calcium, Gold, Iron, Silica | Prospect | ||
| Contact | Gold, Silver, Copper | Occurrence | ||
| Murray Sericite & Tuff | Pumice | Prospect | ||
| Murray Sericite and Tuff | Volcanic Materials, Mica | Occurrence | Tuff | |
| White Star | Feldspar, Barium-Barite | Occurrence | ||
| Daisy Mine | Copper | Occurrence | Unknown | |
| Daisy Mine | Copper, Silver, Gold | Past Producer | ||
| Fairview | Gold | Occurrence | ||
| Gravel Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | Sedimentary |
Storms near this property
60 of 77 shownRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names New River, the town this property stands in, in 77 storm reports between 1993 and 2025: 44 flash flood, 14 thunderstorm wind, 7 heavy rain, 5 flood. The reports record 2 deaths and 1 injury. Each account below is quoted exactly as the forecast office filed it, from the NOAA Storm Events Database, and each date opens the federal record of that event.
| When | Event | Place named | Harm | What the report says |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 2005 | Flash Flood | New River | 2 killed, $300,000 | Heavy rains from widespread thunderstorms caused flash flood waters to over-flow washes from New River east to the Seven Springs area and Camp Creek. Rainfall runoff was higher than normal in the Cave Creek Complex area and contributed significantly to the rapid flooding. The first fatality involved a pickup truck with a horse trailer; the driver attempted to drive on a flooded road and the vehicle was swept away drowning the driver. The second fatality involved a seven year old girl who was being evacuated from a home along Camp Creek. The rescuer and the young girl attempted to cross the flooded creek on foot where the girl slipped from the grasp of the adult and was swept away and drowned. |
| July 2012 | Flash Flood | New River | 1 hurt, $10,000,000 | Isolated strong thunderstorms developed across the northern portions of the greater Phoenix area during the afternoon hours on July 31st. During the late afternoon the storms congealed and intensified in the Anthem area, and they produced excessive rainfall which led to episodes of flash flooding. Radar indicated that peak rainfall rates were in excess of 3 inches per hour, and one weather observer measured more than 5 inches of rain within 90 minutes. According to the Anthem Fire Department and Rescue, the heavy rain filled up the Deadman Wash drainages in town and overflowed, leading to severe flooding in a number of homes. Much of the flooding occurred between 6 pm and 7 pm. At about 610 pm flood waters backing up in the wash overtopped a brick wall behind a home causing the wall to collapse. Flood waters then poured into the home, located at 40715 North Erickson Lane, causing severe flood damage. As the wall collapsed, the flood waters slammed into the homeonwner, carrying her across the yard and causing injuries to her. |
| August 2014 | Flash Flood | New River | $2,000,000 | Widespread showers and thunderstorms developed across the northern portion of the greater Phoenix metropolitan area during the morning hours on August 19th, and they continued to intensify and move to the northeast into the early afternoon hours. The storms produced periods of heavy rain with peak rainfall rates in excess of 2 inches per hour. The heavy rain led to flash flooding which especially impacted the communities of Anthem and New River. According to a story posted on the AP website, flood waters raging down Skunk Creek inundated the Cox Cactus farm located at 1537 West Desert Hills Drive in Phoenix. The cactus nursery, on the east side of Anthem, lost nearly two million dollars in inventory and the owners estimated that it would take nearly two years to recover from the storm. |
| August 2014 | Flash Flood | New River | $1,000,000 | Thunderstorms developed across the northern portion of the greater Phoenix area during the early morning on August 19th, and continued to intensify and move northeastward in waves through the late morning and into the afternoon hours. The stronger storms produced locally heavy rain with rain rates in excess of two inches per hour at times. The heavy rain led to episodes of flash flooding which especially impacted the Interstate 17 corridor from Anthem northward through new River and up to Black Canyon City. Multiple water rescues were needed along the I-17 corridor starting shortly after 0700MST. At 0714MST, Phoenix Fire and Rescue reported a water rescue in New River near I-17. At 1000MST, a trained weather spotter 8 miles north of New River reported a rockslide on I-17 due to flash flooding. At the same time, another weather spotter 4 miles north of New River reported that Interstate 17 was completely inundated with water across the entire width of the highway; multiple cars were stranded and water rescues were underway. At 1150MST, Phoenix Fire and Rescue reported yet another water rescue underway 2 miles northwest of New River. Additionally, at 1213MST Phoenix Fire and Rescue indicated that another water rescue was needed 2 miles northwest of the town of Anthem along the I-17 corridor. One of the more dramatic water rescues was detailed in a story posted on the Channel 5 KPHO website; the rescue occurred at a home in New River. The home, located at 46100 North 43rd Avenue, became surrounded by raging floodwaters and soon was swept off of its foundation. It drifted 20 feet or so with the waters and became lodged between 2 trees. A woman and another occupant were trapped and a helicopter lowered 2 rescuers to the roof of the house. However, they were unable to rescue the trapped people until an hour or so later after the floodwaters receded. The home was a total loss, and the owner also lost 2 cars and a motorcycle to the raging water. Other homes and businesses in the New River area suffered damage due to flash flooding. A story posted on the AP website indicated that a horse property was destroyed by the flood waters. A muddy pit filled with rocks, pieces of asphalt and mangled trees were all that remained of a circular horse pen. Fortunately, no injuries were reported due to the significant and widespread flash flooding episodes. |
| July 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | New River | $100,000 | Strong winds from an incoming thunderstorm complex resulted in high waves along Lake Pleasant. The high waves caused dozens of boats to sink and/or get breached. Maricopa County Sheriff's Office had to rescue about 30 people as a result. No injuries were reported. Peak wind gusts were estimated at upwards of 55-60 mph. Timing estimated from radar. |
| July 2021 | Flash Flood | New River | $100,000 | Two people had to be rescued from their mobile home near Central Avenue and Mingus Road after flood waters rapidly overcame the area. Water was reportedly flowing through their windows and there was concern that the home would flow away. They were rescued via helicopter because responders were unable to reach the home on the ground with multiple impassable flooded roads. Rain gages in the area measured over 1.5 inches of rain in less than an hour The two people were uninjured, but their two dogs did not survive. |
| July 2012 | Flash Flood | New River | $50,000 | Isolated strong thunderstorms developed across the northern portions of the greater Phoenix area, including the community of Anthem, during the afternoon hours on July 31st. As the afternoon progressed, the storms congealed and intensified, and they produced extremely heavy rain with peak rainfall rates in excess of 3 inches per hour. One weather observer in Anthem measured over 5 inches of rain within 90 minutes ending about 630 pm. The heavy rain caused the Deadman Wash in Anthem to run heavily, and then flood within the town itself. The floodwaters then moved downstream to the southwest of Anthem, and to the west of Interstate 17. Eventually the floodwaters reached the Carefree Highway and the swiftly flowing water trapped a number of unsuspecting motorists. Reports received from local broadcast media indicated that a number of swift water rescues were needed where Deadman Wash crossed the Carefree Highway. At about 830 pm, 9 persons were rescued including one infant. Helicopters were used in the rescue process. Footage of the rescues was shown on local television channels during the evening news. |
| September 2019 | Flash Flood | New River | $30,000 | Scattered thunderstorms developed across the central deserts, including areas to the north of Phoenix, during late afternoon and early evening hours on September 26th. A few of the stronger storms generated intense rainfall with peak rain rates in excess of 2 inches per hour. For example, at 1902MST the Fig Springs gauge northeast of New River measured 1.06 inches of rain within 30 minutes. The heavy rain led to an episode of flash flooding about 5 miles southeast of New River. At 1910MST the Daisy Mountain Fire and Medical crew rescued a driver whose car stalled in flood waters at the intersection of 10th Street and Circle Mountain Road. Fortunately no injuries were reported. A Flash Flood Warning was issued for the area just minutes before the flash flooding was reported. |
| November 2019 | Flash Flood | New River | $30,000 | Widespread rains, moderate to locally heavy, developed across the northern portion of the greater Phoenix area during the afternoon hours on November 20th. The heavy rain resulted in episodes of flash flooding, some of which occurred north of Deer Valley and south of New River. Some of the flooding started early resulting in a large Flash Flood Warning being issued at 1230MST. Flooding continued well into the evening, and at 1908MST local fire and rescue reported that a swift water rescue was underway about 7 miles south of New River, to the east of Interstate 17 and north of the Carefree Highway. The Flash Flood Warning, which was in effect at the time of the rescue, continued through 2130MST. There were no reports of injuries, fortunately. |
| September 2019 | Flash Flood | New River | $30,000 | Copious amounts of moisture spread north and into south-central Arizona during the morning hours on September 23rd, leading to the development of numerous showers and thunderstorms to the north of central Phoenix. Some of the stronger storms generated intense rain with peak rain rates approaching 2 inches per hour. The heavy rain led to episodes of flash flooding that occurred east of Interstate 17 and generally east of the town of New River. The flash flooding episodes took place during the early afternoon. At about 1230MST the Skunk Creek flood gauge 3 miles east of New River recorded at peak height of 5.01 feet which exceeded the alarm stage of 2.4 feet. At 1306MST, local broadcast media reported that flash flooding in New River caused a family to be evacuated from their home. Finally, at 1316MST, data from a Maricopa County Flood Control District gauge indicated that flash flooding was occurring along Cline Creek as rapidly rising water inundated various low water crossings in the area. The gauge was located roughly 4 miles southeast of New River. Multiple Flash Flood Warnings were issued for the area during the afternoon and were in effect during most of the flash flood reports. There were no reports of injuries due to flash flooding. |
| August 2018 | Thunderstorm Wind | New River | $30,000 | Thunderstorms with strong gusty outflow winds developed to the north of the greater Phoenix metropolitan area during the evening hours on August 9th; some of the stronger storms affected the southern portion of Lake Pleasant. According to a report from the public, at 2029MST gusty winds estimated as high as 60 mph snapped a number of ropes that were holding boats to the docks on the south shore of Lake Pleasant. The gusty winds even lifted up one of the docks and when the dock landed, it came down on some of the boats. No injuries were reported, including those that were on any of the boats. |
| August 2022 | Flash Flood | New River | $25,000 | Daisy Mountain Fire and Medical reported a swift water rescue on Country Road near New River Road after a person attempted to cross a flooded low water crossing. No injuries were reported. |
| August 2017 | Thunderstorm Wind | New River | $25,000 | Scattered thunderstorms developed across the far northern portion of the greater Phoenix area during the afternoon hours on August 3rd; some of the stronger storms generated gusty and damaging outflow winds estimated to be as high as 60 mph. From 1630MST to 1645MST, as reported by a trained spotter as well as the City of Phoenix Storm Drain Department, gusty winds downed a number of trees approximately 8 miles south of New River. The downed trees were south of the town of Anthem, near the Carefree Highway and just east of Interstate 17. Additionally, according to a report from the public, multiple trees were uprooted just south of the Carefree Highway and east of Interstate 17. A block wall was also blown down. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning was in effect at the time of the damage and it was issued at 1615MST. |
| July 2017 | Thunderstorm Wind | New River | $25,000 | A very strong thunderstorm developed over Lake Pleasant during the middle of the afternoon on July 14th and this storm generated strong and gusty outflow winds estimated to be as high as 60 mph. The strong winds caused havoc at the lake and according to local broadcast media, the winds capsized several boats and caused damage to the docks on the lakefront. In addition, numerous water rescues were needed on the lake. No injuries were reported due to the strong winds or in association with the rescues. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning was in effect at the time of the damage; it was issued for the lake at 1623MST and was in effect through 1700MST. |
| October 2025 | Flash Flood | New River | $20,000 | Water rescue along West Carefree Highway near Deadman Wash. No injuries reported. |
| October 2025 | Flash Flood | New River | $20,000 | A Maricopa County Flood Control District Stream Gauge along Skunk Creek Wash near Desert Hills Drive showed water levels rising above the alarm stage level of 2.22 feet, peaking at 2.46 feet (504 cfs), and making all low-water crossings downstream impassable. A water rescue was performed along North 19th Avenue, which is one of the low water-crossings. Timing was estimated based on the period water levels exceeded and then receded below alarm stage level and when the water rescue incident occurred. No injuries reported. |
| August 2022 | Thunderstorm Wind | New River | $20,000 | Image showed RV trailer and boat flipped at Lake Pleasant. Timing estimated from radar. Wind gust was estimated at 55-60 mph. No injuries were reported. |
| July 2021 | Flash Flood | New River | $20,000 | Very heavy rain fell in the afternoon with over 2 inches measured in the Anthem and New River area with radar estimates up to 4 inches over the New River Mesa between 1200MST and 1400MST. A social media video taken around 1400MST showed a few feet of rapid moving water running within Skunk Creek with an unoccupied SUV flowing downstream near Fig Springs Road. Timing of when flooding began estimated from radar and streamflow gages. No injuries were reported. |
| September 2019 | Tornado (EF0) | New River | $20,000 | Numerous showers and thunderstorms continued to develop across the northern portion of the greater Phoenix area during late morning and early afternoon hours on September 23rd. In addition to the locally heavy rain, one particularly strong storm generated a weak tornado, due in part to abnormally high levels of wind shear in the atmosphere. The tornado occurred roughly 5 miles to the southeast of New River. According to the results of a National Weather Service storm survey, the EF0 tornado stayed on the ground for about 2 minutes, with a path length of nearly one mile. The path was about 100 yards wide. The tornado uprooted a number of trees and also caused some roof damage. There were no injuries reported. Additionally, witnesses reported at least 3 funnel clouds associated with the tornado. |
| July 2012 | Thunderstorm Wind | New River | $15,000 | Isolated strong thunderstorms developed across portions of the greater Phoenix metropolitan area during the afternoon hours on July 31st. During the latter portion of the afternoon, a few storms in the Anthem area congealed and intensified. As the storms grew stronger, they produced damaging microburst winds, small hail and very heavy rain. At 630 pm, a trained weather spotter 2 miles north of Anthem reported that gusty microburst winds had torn up a number of trees throughout his neighborhood. The peak wind gusts were estimated to be in excess of 60 knots. In addition, the storms produced half inch hail and very heavy rain. |
| July 2021 | Flash Flood | New River | $10,000 | A streamflow gage on New River near Table Mesa Road exceeded alarm stage at 1404MST, bank full at 1419MST, and flood stage at 1422MST. The flood wave crested at 7.88 feet at 1426MST and remained above alarm stage until 1620MST. Three individuals were rescued by Maricopa County Sheriff's Office via helicopter after their SUV stalled in the flood waters near Table Mesa Road. A low water crossing roughly 7 miles downstream along Old Stage Road, north of New River Road, experienced significant flow and the road had to be closed. No injuries were reported. |
| January 2017 | Flash Flood | New River | $10,000 | Locally heavy rains developed across the northern portion of the greater Phoenix area, along Interstate 17 and near the communities of New River and Anthem, during the evening hours on January 20th. Spotters indicated that up to 2 inches fell within a 6 hours period. The heavy rain led to flash flooding and flooding along Interstate 17 during the very early morning hours on January 21st. According to a trained spotter, as of 0130MST a water rescue was underway from a flooded wash about 1 mile east of Interstate 17 along Table Mesa Road. This was about 4 miles northeast of the town of New River. A Flash Flood Warning was not issued rather a Small Stream Flood Flood Advisory. No injuries were reported to those affected by the water rescue. |
| October 2015 | Flash Flood | New River | $10,000 | Scattered thunderstorms developed across the northern portions of the greater Phoenix area during the early morning hours on October 20th, and they affected communities along Interstate 17 such as Anthem and New River. Due to elevated amounts of moisture in the atmosphere, some of the storms produced very heavy rainfall with peak rain rates in excess of 1.5 inches per hour. According to local broadcast media, at 0745MST flash flooding occurred along Skunk Creek, about 2 miles southeast of Anthem. The flooding resulted in a water rescue near 19th Avenue and Desert Hills Drive; the vehicle became trapped in Skunk Creek which was swollen with excessive runoff. The driver was rescued and no injuries were incurred. A Flash Flood Warning was not in effect at the time however a Flood Advisory was issued for the area beginning at 0538MST and it ran through 0930MST. |
| August 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | New River | $5,000 | A large downed 20 year old Mesquite Tree was reported at North Crooked Stick Road in Anthem. The downed tree was blocking the road and sitting on a car. Wind gusts were estimated at around 60 mph. No injuries were reported. |
| August 2005 | Thunderstorm Wind | New River | $5,000 | Trees and utility power poles blown down. |
| January 1993 | Thunderstorm Wind | New River | $5,000 | The new Mill Avenue Bridge was washed away by the raging Salt River. A large landfill in Mesa was washed away. The Gillespie Dam west of Phoenix was damaged as high water spread throughout low-lying areas. Many roads closed and motorists stranded by flooded dips and washes. Phoenix alone sustained at least $4.2 million in damages from this prolonged period of heavy rains. This January was the wettest January on record with 5.22 inches at the airport. It was also the 4th all- time wettest month. Total rainfall for both December and January was 8.30 inches; this was the greatest ever for any two consecutive months. Arizona experienced its worst flooding in a decade as record rainfall and associated flooding forced many from homes and disrupted business. The Red Cross reported 678 dwellings destroyed or damaged. Early estimates of damage were at least $56 million statewide. A Presidential Federal Disaster Declaration was requested and signed by the President on January 19th. Several storm systems affected the state before the major storm arrived during the night of January 7-8. Significant precipitation of two to three inches were reported in a few sites between Phoenix and the Mogollon Rim. Moist low-level flow was forced upward and resulted in heavy rain and snow in the highest elevations. Periods of heavy rainfall resulted from the interaction of dynamic forcing and convective instability. The most significant flash flood events occurred when convective rains fell on watersheds already saturated from earlier rainfall. Another factor contributing to the unusually high runoffs and associated flooding was snow melt. The snow level during the 6th to the 8th rose to about 8,500 feet, several thousand feet above typical snow levels. In summary, the combination of a northward-displaced subtropical jet, with its abundant moisture supply and associated disturbances, and a southward-displaced polar jet, with its storm track, led to the abnormally wet period from just after Christmas to mid-January. |
| February 1993 | Tornado (F0) | New River | $5,000 | A sheriff's deputy was the first to spot this weak tornado in this area. The New River residents described the sound as similar to a freight train. The tornado created a suction that made it impossible to open a door for a brief period. A palo verde tree was uprooted and the tornado lifted the roof off a house. |
| August 2021 | Flash Flood | New River | $3,000 | A couple videos showed significant flowing water through Skunk Creek with flow over Honda Bow Road. One of the videos showed someone being rescued on the hood of a truck by a good Samaritan from their SUV that stalled in the floodwaters. Rainfall amounts over 1 inch were observed over the foothill areas upstream of this location. Timing of impacts adjusted based on radar. No injuries were reported. |
| November 2019 | Flash Flood | New River | $2,000 | Widespread rains, moderate to locally heavy, developed across the northern portions of the greater Phoenix area during the afternoon hours on November 20th. Isolated thunderstorms also were present, helping to enhance rain totals. The heavy rain led to some flash flooding across far north portions of Phoenix which affected areas just to the south of the town of New River. At 1257MST, flash flooding forced a road closure near 19th Avenue and Irvine Road, located about 6 miles south-southeast of New River. The report was received via county official. A bit later at 1443MST, data from Maricopa County Flood Control District streamgage indicated that Desert Hills Drive was impassable at Skunk Creek. The flooding was located just east of the earlier report. No accidents were reported due to the flash flooding. |
| February 2019 | Flash Flood | New River | $1,000 | Significant amounts of rain fell across northern portions of Maricopa County, as well as over high terrain of central Arizona, during the day on February 14th and this led to many washes running very high in the areas around New River and Cave Creek. Flooding and flash flooding was observed; at 0006MST Old Stage Road was impassable at the New River low water crossing and as a result, Maricopa County Department of Transportation closed the roadway. A Flash Flood Warning had been issued earlier for the area due to the fast flow within area washes as well as the normally dry New River. The warning remained in effect through 0130MST. There were no reports of accidents or injuries due to the flash flooding. |
| November 2019 | Flash Flood | New River | $1,000 | A powerful Pacific low pressure system moving slowly east across Arizona interacted with deep moisture to produce widespread moderate to heavy rain north of Phoenix during the morning hours on November 29th. Aided by frontal lift, embedded thunderstorms developed and they locally enhanced rain totals. The heavy rain produced an episode of flash flooding about 6 miles southeast of New River. According to the Maricopa County Department of Transportation, flash flooding resulted in the closure of Desert Hills Drive at 15th Avenue. The flash flooding occurred at about 0726MST. There were no reports of accidents due to the flash flooding, and a Flash Flood Warning was in effect at the time of the flooding. |
| October 2025 | Hail | New River | - | Images showed 1.5 diameter hail in Anthem. Timing estimated from radar. No damages or injuries reported. |
| October 2025 | Hail | New River | - | Video showed 1 diameter hail near New River. Timing estimated from radar. No damages or injuries were reported. |
| November 2025 | Flash Flood | New River | - | Maricopa County Department of Transportation reported portions of Desert Hills Drive and 19th Avenue were closed along the unbridged crossings with Skunk Creek. Timing based on stream gauges along Skunk Creek. No damages or injuries reported. |
| September 2025 | Flash Flood | New River | - | A Flood Control District of Maricopa County streamflow gauge on Skunk Tank Wash at 7th Ave recorded a water level above the designated alarm stage of 4.2 ft and reached a peak stage height of 5.48 ft at 1940MST. With water levels above alarm stage, multiple low water crossings became impassable. Timing based on when water level rose above and fell below alarm stage. No damages or injuries reported. |
| March 2023 | Flood | New River | - | According to MCDOT, the low water crossing along Honda Bow Road between 7th Avenue and 9th Avenue was closed due to flooding from Skunk Creek. A downstream Maricopa County Flood Control District stream gauge showed water levels briefly reaching alarm stage, which is 2.2 feet. No damages or injuries were reported. |
| March 2023 | Flash Flood | New River | - | Video submitted on social media showed Circle Mountain Road inundated by a fast-running wash. No damages or injuries were reported. |
| March 2023 | Flood | New River | - | Nineteenth Avenue from Desert Hills Drive to Irvine Road along Skunk Creek in Carefree was closed due to flooding. No damages or injuries were reported. |
| March 2023 | Flood | New River | - | Old Stage Rd Northbound at New River Rd was closed due to flooding. No damages or injuries were reported. |
| March 2023 | Flood | New River | - | Desert Hills Drive and 19th Ave were both closed due to flooding from Skunk Creek. A Maricopa County Flood Control District stream gauge showed water levels briefly rising above alarm stage, which is 2.2 feet. No damages or injuries were reported. |
| August 2023 | Flash Flood | New River | - | A Maricopa County Flood Control District Gauge along Skunk Tank Wash near the intersection of Desert Hills Drive and North 7th Avenue reported flows rising to above alarm stage, which is 4.2 feet, at 22:21 MST. The flow peaked at 7.09 feet (674 cfs), which is above the flood stage of 7.00 feet, at 22:49 MST. The flow fell below alarm stage at 23:43 MST. The elevated water flow caused the closure of Desert Hills Drive between 19th and 15th Avenues due to flooding. No damages or injuries were reported. |
| August 2023 | Flash Flood | New River | - | Video uploaded by the Daisy Mountain Fire Department Station 142 in Anthem showed several inches of flowing water along a street within the station's jurisdiction. No damages or injuries were reported. |
| August 2023 | Flash Flood | New River | - | Water rescue reported along the intersection of North New River Road and North 67th Avenue in Anthem due to flooding. No damages or injuries were reported. |
| August 2023 | Flash Flood | New River | - | A water rescue was reported in the intersection of West Joy Ranch Road and North Pioneer Road in Anthem due to flooding. No damages or injuries were reported. |
| July 2022 | Flash Flood | New River | - | Elevated flow in Skunk Creek led to the closure of a low water crossing along 19th Avenue between Desert Hills Drive and Irvine Road. A nearby FCDMC stream gage along Skunk Creek recorded a peak flow of 624 cfs and a peak height of 2.71 ft. No damage or injuries were reported. |
| July 2022 | Flash Flood | New River | - | A video on social media showed water flowing across New River Rd, causing the driver taking the video to turn around. A nearby FCDMC at the New River Landfill recorded over 2 of rain in an hour. |
| July 2021 | Flash Flood | New River | - | The Flood Control District of Maricopa County streamflow gage on Cline Creek near Jenny Lin Road and 12th Street exceeded alarm stage at 1250MST and bank full at 1254MST. Flow crested at 6.9 feet at 1255MST and fell back below alarm stage at 1307MST. No injuries or damages were reported. |
| July 2021 | Flash Flood | New River | - | Skunk Creek experienced a significant rise after 2 to 4 inches of rain fell over the area and upstream. At 1400MST the the streamflow gage on Skunk Creek at Carefree Highway exceeded alarm stage. The gage then exceeded bank full at 1410MST and exceeded flood stage at 1418MST. Flow crested at 6.87 feet at 1426MST and would remain above alarm stage until 1715MST. A video posted at 1307MST on social media showed significant flow and debris over Dove Valley Road between I-17 and North Valley Parkway. Maricopa County Department of Transportation reported 27th Avenue was closed between Cloud Road and Dolores Road. No damages or injuries were reported. |
| July 2021 | Flash Flood | New River | - | A Flood Control District of Maricopa County streamflow gage along Skunk Creek at Desert Hills Drive exceeded alarm stage around 1315MST and bank full around 1325MST. Streamflow crested around 5.81 feet at 1329MST and was back below action stage by 1800MST. At 1805MST Maricopa County Department of Transportation reported 19th Avenue was closed between Desert Hills Drive and Irvine Road due to flooding. No damages or injuries were reported. |
| July 2021 | Flash Flood | New River | - | Significant flood water moving downstream within Skunk Creek led to the closure of the low water crossing along Honda Bow Road between 7th Avenue and 9th Avenue. Time estimated from streamflow gages and radar. No damages or injuries reported. |
| August 2021 | Flash Flood | New River | - | Old Stage Road and parts of New River Road were closed due to flooding associated with increased flow in New River. A Maricopa County Flood Control District upstream from the impacts climbed above alarm stage, cresting at 2.93 feet and 2801 CFS at 1442MST. No damage or injuries were reported. |
| August 2021 | Flash Flood | New River | - | A Maricopa County Flood Control District stream gage along Skunk Creek climbed above alarm stage, impacting downstream roads such as Dixileta Drive. The gage peaked at 3.60 feet. Timing was estimated based on travel time information provided by the Maricopa County Flood Control District. No damage or injuries were reported. |
| November 2019 | Flash Flood | New River | - | Widespread rain, moderate to locally heavy, developed across the northern portion of the greater Phoenix area during the afternoon hours on November 20th. The heavy rain led to episodes of flash flooding in areas between New River and Deer Valley; the flooding resulted in an initial issuance of a large Flash Flood Warning at 1230MST. Flooding continue into the evening and at 1845MST, the Arizona Department of Highways reported that North Long Shot Road was closed, just north of the Carefree Highway. The flash flood warning was in effect at the time of the flooding and remained in effect through 2130MST. No accidents were reported due to the flash flooding. |
| October 2018 | Flash Flood | New River | - | Despite the passage of former hurricane Rosa and most of her tropical moisture, there was still sufficient lingering moisture to allow for the development of thunderstorms north of Phoenix during the morning hours on October 3rd. A few of the stronger storms generated heavy rain in the town of New River, which led to an episode of flash flooding. According to a storm chaser located 3 miles north of New River, at 0715MST a flash flood occurred within New River near Table Mesa Road. The report was found on social media. No accidents or injuries were reported. A Flash Flood Warning was issued later, at 0817MST, in response to the report of the flash flood. |
| July 2016 | Heavy Rain | New River | - | Scattered thunderstorms developed to the north of central Phoenix during the evening hours on July 31st, and some of them produced locally heavy rain with peak rain rates between one and two inches per hour. Some of the more significant rainfall affected the Interstate 17 corridor north of Phoenix, in the area between New River and Anthem. At 1929MST, a trained weather spotter located 4 miles south of New River measured 0.81 inches of rain within a 30 minute period. The heavy rain led to areal flooding in the area and an Urban and Small Stream Flood Advisory was issued at 1823MST; the advisory remained in effect through 2044MST. |
| July 2016 | Hail | New River | - | Scattered strong thunderstorms developed over the far northern portion of the greater Phoenix area during the afternoon hours on July 1st and some of these storms generated large hail. According to a trained weather spotter located 4 miles north of New River, at 1605MST hailstones measured to be at least 0.75 inches in diameter were observed along Interstate 17 between mile posts 244 and 246. No reports of damage were received as a result of the large hail. |
| August 2016 | Flash Flood | New River | - | Thunderstorms with locally heavy rain developed to the north of the greater Phoenix area during the early afternoon hours and some of the more intense rainfall occurred along the Interstate 17 corridor to the south of New River. Rain rates in excess of one inch per hour were observed, resulting in episodes of flooding and flash flooding. According to a report from the public, at 1450MST flash flooding resulted in the road becoming rapidly submerged near the intersection of 17th Avenue and Joy Ranch Road. This was located about 7 miles to the southeast of the town of New River. A Flash Flood Warning was not issued, however an Urban and Small Stream Flood Advisory was issued for the area beginning at 1426MST and it remained in effect until 1730MST. |
| July 2015 | Heavy Rain | New River | - | Thunderstorms developed across the northern portion of the greater Phoenix metropolitan area during the evening hours on July 3rd. The storms produced locally heavy rain with peak rain rates approaching 1.5 inches per hour. The rain was sufficient to cause urban flooding in the community of Anthem. According to a trained weather spotter, at 2110MST curb to curb street flooding was observed in Anthem, and visibilities were lowered to one quarter mile in very heavy rain. A Small Stream Flood Advisory was issued due to the urban flooding. |
| October 2015 | Heavy Rain | New River | - | Scattered thunderstorms developed across the northern portions of the greater Phoenix area during the early afternoon hours on October 6th; the storms affected the Interstate 17 corridor as well as the community of Anthem. Some of the stronger storms produced locally heavy rainfall with rain rates well in excess of one inch per hour. The heavy rain led to episodes of urban street flooding south of the community of Anthem. According to a trained weather spotter located 4 miles southeast of Anthem, at 1415MST heavy rain led to street flooding and field flooding along the Carefree Highway in the vicinity of Interstate 17. At the time of the flooding, a Flood Advisory was in effect; although the heavy rain had ended by 1445MST, the advisory remained in effect until approximately 1645MST. |
| October 2015 | Hail | New River | - | Thunderstorms developed across the far northern fringes of the greater Phoenix metropolitan area during the morning hours on October 20th, and due to the cold nature of the air mass, isolated stronger storms generated large hail. Some of the largest hailstones fell near the community of Anthem. One trained weather spotter 4 miles southeast of Anthem estimated hailstones as large as one inch in diameter. At the same time, a second spotter 2 miles east of Anthem estimated hailstones that were three quarters of an inch in diameter. Neither spotter reported damage associated with the large hail. |
Map coverage status
No historic map-sheet match is published for this property yet. That does not mean no map exists. This record needs a coordinate-quality review before it can be joined to a sheet boundary. Browse the county's mapped places while that work is pending.
Listed places nearby
2 within 8 milesOther National Register properties close enough to walk or drive between, ordered by distance from this one. Both positions come from the same geocoding pass that matched these properties to their map sheets.
| Photograph | Property | Distance | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun-Up Ranch (Boundary Decrease) | under 500 feet | 2009 | |
| Wranglers Roost | 2.8 miles | 2022 |
Sources for this property
| National Archives record | The nomination case file for reference 88000558 in Record Group 79. |
| Maricopa County | All 467 listed properties in this county. |
Provenance
- Listing record. National Park Service National Register of Historic Places, listed-properties dataset, current to 2026-05-22.
- Map join. Address geocoded through the United States Census geocoder, then tested against the published boundary of every sheet in the USGS Historical Topographic Map Collection.
- How this page is made. Listing fields come from federal records; map-sheet coverage is a labelled coordinate-to-boundary calculation, not a source-field claim.
- Wildfire. Short, Karen C. 2022. Spatial wildfire occurrence data for the United States, 1992-2020 [FPA_FOD_20221014]. 6th Edition. Fort Collins, CO: Forest Service Research Data Archive. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2013-0009.6 Collected with United States Government funding and usable without additional permissions or fees.
- Mines and quarries. USGS Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS) https://mrdata.usgs.gov/mrds/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
- Storms. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/stormevents/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105. Narratives are quoted verbatim from the National Weather Service report and are not edited or summarised.