The National Weather Service issued a Flood Advisory for Maricopa and Pinal counties effective at 5:34 PM MST on July 16, expiring at 7:30 PM MST. Heavy rain from thunderstorms has already dropped up to 0.5 inches, with an additional 0.75 inches expected. Minor flooding is occurring or imminent in low-lying and poorly drained areas, including Sun Lakes, with water over roadways and ponding in urban areas.
Residents in the advisory area should avoid flooded roads; most flood deaths occur in vehicles attempting to cross water. Report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement for relay to the National Weather Service. For flood safety information, visit weather.gov/safety/flood.
Source: National Weather Service.
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