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Phoenix recovers from big storm; power out, flights delayed

A downed tree blocks two lanes of a main street early on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2015 in Phoenix, after monsoon storms hit the Phoenix area Monday night knocking out power to thousands, delaying air travel, and stranding motorists in flash floods. The storms began moving through the area around sundown with high winds, lightning and heavy rain. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) A downed tree blocks two lanes of a main street early on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2015 in Phoenix, after monsoon storms hit the Phoenix area Monday night knocking out power to thousands, delaying air travel, and stranding motorists in flash floods. The storms began moving through the area around sundown with high winds, lightning and heavy rain. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

By Associated Press September 1, 2015 1 min read

PHOENIX (AP) – Tens of thousands of Phoenix-area residents are still without power after a monsoon storm knocked down trees and power poles, slowed air travel and damaged buildings.

Utilities report that 50,000 customers are without electricity Tuesday morning. That’s down from 70,000 Monday night.

The storm began moving through central Phoenix around sundown with high winds, lightning and heavy rain.

There are no immediate reports of deaths or serious injury.

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport suspended takeoffs and landings for more than an hour and temporarily halted part of a shuttle train’s operation. The roof of a terminal was damaged.

Fire officials say they received more than 400 calls for water rescues and other problems in a two-hour period. That’s the amount they usually get in a full day.