Highlights
- The National Weather Service in Phoenix extended a Flash Flood Warning for Maricopa and Pinal counties until 11:15 p.m. MST July 16.
- Between 0.5 and 2 inches of rain have already fallen; up to 0.5 additional inches are possible.
- Apache Junction, Goldfield, Lost Dutchman State Park, and the Salt River corridor are among the affected locations.
- NWS warns most flood deaths occur in vehicles — drivers should not attempt flooded roads.
FLASH FLOOD WARNING: The National Weather Service in Phoenix extended a Flash Flood Warning for Maricopa County and Pinal County until 11:15 p.m. MST Thursday, according to the NWS alert issued at 9:39 p.m.
Doppler radar and automated rain gauges confirmed thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area as of 9:39 p.m. Between 0.5 and 2 inches of rain had already fallen, with up to an additional 0.5 inches possible before the warning expires.
Locations facing flash flooding include Apache Junction, Goldfield, and Lost Dutchman State Park. Affected drainages include Weekes Wash, the Salt River, and Bulldog Wash. The NWS characterizes the hazard as life-threatening, with flooding affecting creeks, streams, urban areas, highways, streets, and underpasses.
NWS urges drivers to turn around rather than attempt flooded roads, noting that most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Extra caution is advised after dark, when flood dangers are harder to see.
The warning expires at 11:15 p.m. MST; check the NWS Phoenix forecast office for any extensions or new alerts.
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