The National Weather Service issued a Flood Advisory for Maricopa County effective at 8:35 PM MST on July 15, expiring at 9:30 PM MST. Trained weather spotters reported heavy rain from thunderstorms in the advisory area, with up to 0.5 inches of rain already fallen. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in low-lying and poor drainage areas, including Palo Verde.
Additional rainfall of up to 0.25 inches is expected over the area, which will result in continued minor flooding. Residents should avoid driving through flooded roads; most flood deaths occur in vehicles. For flood safety information, visit weather.gov/safety/flood.
Source: National Weather Service.
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