Flooded streets have Yuma residents asking drivers to be considerate
Adrik Vargas
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Steady rain moved through Yuma Friday, leaving several roads and parking lots with minor flooding and creating frustration for neighbors who say the water isn’t their only concern.
Some residents in one of the harder-hit areas say drivers speeding through flooded streets are making conditions worse.
One neighbor, Adrienne Syddon, said the waves created by passing cars have pushed water up to her home before forcing her family to spend months in a hotel after a previous flood.
Others in the neighborhood say this type of flooding happens often. Florentino Careño described past storms that sent water into rooms throughout his home and said nearby houses have seen even more severe damage.
Residents are urging drivers to slow down, respect road-closure signs, and be mindful of how their actions affect the surrounding homes.
Many say ignoring those warnings sends water directly toward doorsteps and living spaces.
Locals hope that as rain continues in the area, more caution on the roads will help prevent unnecessary damage to their neighborhood.