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When a storm hits Johnson Ranch: water cleanup and repairs
Uprooted trees, curb-to-curb water, power lines down along Hunt Highway. Here is what the storm record shows for Johnson Ranch, and how we handle the water that follows.
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Johnson Ranch
Johnson Ranch at a glance
Johnson Ranch keeps showing up in the storm record. The Weather Service logged trees down in Johnson Ranch in July 2006, and ten days later water stood 2 to 3 feet deep on roads in the Queen Creek and Johnson Ranch areas. A September 2014 report logged 1.24 inches of rain in 45 minutes and curb-to-curb flooding in its streets. Storms like these hit a whole neighborhood of roofs, gutters and door sills in one evening.
We’re based in Gilbert, about 15.4 road miles from the middle of Johnson Ranch. When a storm or a pipe puts water inside one of these houses, we pull the water out, dry the walls and floors, check for mold and rebuild what had to come out.
- Recorded plats41 numbered unit plats, 1998 to 2007; about 6,176 lotsSource
- RoadsGary Rd east to Gantzel Rd, south to Magma Rd; Hunt Hwy cuts throughSource
- ZIP and Census area85143; tract 2.27, block group 2Source
- Median year built2004 (central block group)Source
- Water systemEPCOR San Tan; EPA lists its city served as Johnson RanchSource
- Road miles from Gilbertabout 15.4 to the middleSource
On the record
What the storm reports say about Johnson Ranch
The Weather Service names Johnson Ranch, or the roads that cross it, again and again. On August 18, 2011, power lines came down at Bella Vista and Gantzel. On July 9, 2021, a trained spotter reported large trees, one to two feet across, pulled out by the roots near Amira Park and in Johnson Ranch. On September 1, 2022, five or six trees 20 to 30 feet tall fell on Johnson Ranch Boulevard.
Hunt Highway is the stretch to watch. It runs diagonally through the community, which reaches from near Gary Road east to Gantzel Road and south to Magma Road on the Census road map. On July 30, 2018, the Weather Service logged numerous downed power lines on Hunt between Bella Vista and Gary roads. On August 16, 2021, trees and a trampoline came down on that same stretch, and a falling tree destroyed a fence near Hunt and Gantzel.
The plats were recorded from 1998 to 2007, 41 numbered units on the Town’s subdivision layer. The Johnson Ranch Community Association counts more than 20,000 residents and lists three pools, 31 parks and a one-acre catch-and-release pond. FEMA’s map shows only Zone X, minimal flood hazard, here. A low flood-zone rating still doesn’t stop curb-to-curb street water, as that 2014 report shows.
What to watch for
What to check in a Johnson Ranch house after a storm
- Roof and attic after a downburstWind strong enough to uproot trees can lift tiles and shingles and tear underlayment. After a big blow, look at the ceiling under each roof valley and check the attic for damp insulation before the next rain finds the gap.
- Garage walls and door sillsCurb-to-curb street water, like the September 2014 report describes, pushes against garage doors and low thresholds. Check the bottom of the garage drywall and the baseboards beside exterior doors. Wet drywall wicks water upward.
- Fallen trees and irrigation linesA tree that comes down can snap drip lines and sprinkler pipes next to the house, and a broken line can soak the slab edge for days. Walk the yard after a storm and look for puddles that don't dry out.
- Homes on the first platsThe earliest units were platted from 1998 to 2001. Homes on those streets may still have original water heaters, angle stops and supply lines, and those parts are worth a look before they fail on their own.
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How we can help
Storm water that comes in under doors or through the roof is the subject of our flood and monsoon water page. If a leak sat long enough for spots to show, read about mold removal. When drywall, flooring or roof decking has to come out, the repairs page explains the rebuild and the HOA step.
Nearby
Nearby in San Tan Valley
Johnson Ranch spreads across both sides of Hunt Highway in the south part of town. The communities below are its closest neighbors, each with its own plats, home ages and storm history.
Is Johnson Ranch in a FEMA flood zone?
No high-risk zone shows up on FEMA’s current map for Johnson Ranch. The National Flood Hazard Layer returns Zone X, minimal flood hazard, across the area. Street water is a different story: a 2014 report described curb-to-curb flooding here. Flood insurance is its own policy, which our flood page explains.
Do I need HOA approval to repair storm damage in Johnson Ranch?
For anything that changes the outside of the house, yes. The Johnson Ranch Community Association says any exterior change needs prior approval, gives a written decision within 45 days and expects approved work finished within 60. It also says any Town or County permits have to be in hand before work starts.
Who supplies water to Johnson Ranch homes?
EPCOR’s San Tan system, which took over Johnson Utilities on January 29, 2021. EPA’s record for that system lists its city served as Johnson Ranch, and its source is groundwater. If a hidden leak runs up the bill, your past water bills can help show when it started, which is useful for your insurance adjuster.
- Town of San Tan Valley subdivision layer, Johnson Ranch plats
- Town subdivision layer, plat polygons used for the central point
- U.S. Census Geocoder at the central point
- ACS 2020-2024 5-year, tract 2.27 block group 2 (Census Reporter)
- OSRM route from 4218 S Ramona St, Gilbert
- Census TIGERweb roads
- NWS storm report, July 15, 2006
- NWS flash flood report, July 25, 2006
- NWS storm report, Aug 18, 2011
- NWS heavy rain report, Sept 6, 2014
- NWS storm report, July 30, 2018
- NWS storm report, July 9, 2021
- NWS storm report, Aug 16, 2021
- NWS storm report, Sept 1, 2022
- FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Johnson Ranch area
- Johnson Ranch Community Association
- Johnson Ranch Community Association amenities
- Johnson Ranch Community Association home and landscape modifications
- EPA water system record, EPCOR San Tan (geoconnex)
- EPCOR completes Johnson Utilities acquisition
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