The National Weather Service in Phoenix issued a Flash Flood Warning for Maricopa County effective at 7:34 PM MST on July 13, expiring at 9:30 PM MST. Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the area, with 1 to 1.25 inches of rain already fallen. Additional rainfall up to 0.5 inches is possible, and flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
Flash flooding may affect small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets, underpasses, and low-lying areas. Affected locations include Phoenix, Tempe, Paradise Valley, Downtown Scottsdale, Downtown Phoenix, Sky Harbor Airport, and Tempe Marketplace. The National Weather Service advises residents to turn around and avoid flooded roads; most flood deaths occur in vehicles attempting to cross flooded areas.
Source: National Weather Service
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