Highlights
- The National Weather Service in Phoenix issued a Flash Flood Warning for Gila and Maricopa counties effective until 3:30 p.m. MST Wednesday.
- Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain had already fallen as of 11:32 a.m., with an additional 1 to 2 inches expected within the hour.
- Affected locations include Round Valley, Sunflower, Sycamore Creek, Ballantine Trailhead, and Camp Creek.
- NWS warns most flood deaths occur in vehicles; drivers should turn around and avoid flooded roads.
FLASH FLOOD WARNING: The National Weather Service in Phoenix issued a Flash Flood Warning Wednesday for Gila County in east central Arizona and Maricopa County in south central Arizona, effective until 3:30 p.m. MST.
Doppler radar at 11:32 a.m. MST indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain had already fallen at the time of issuance. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches per hour, with additional amounts of 1 to 2 inches possible before the warning expires.
The NWS rated the hazard as life-threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets, and underpasses. Specific locations expected to experience flash flooding include Round Valley, Sunflower, Sycamore Creek, Ballantine Trailhead, and Camp Creek.
The NWS advises: turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads, and do not drive on flooded roads under any circumstances. The agency notes that most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
The warning expires at 3:30 p.m. MST September 16.
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