The National Weather Service issued a Flood Advisory for Gila County in east central Arizona and Maricopa County in south central Arizona, effective at 7:24 PM MST on July 12 and expiring at 8:15 PM MST. Doppler radar indicated heavy rain from thunderstorms, with between 0.25 and 1 inch of rain already fallen. Additional rainfall up to 0.15 inches is expected, resulting in minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

Affected locations include Ballantine Trailhead, Round Valley, Sugarloaf Mountain, Sunflower, Sycamore Creek, Four Peaks, Tonto Basin, Canyon Lake, Apache Lake, and Tortilla Flat. The National Weather Service advises residents not to drive on flooded roads, noting that most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and know your location relative to streams, rivers, and creeks.

Source: National Weather Service.

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