The National Weather Service in Phoenix issued a Flash Flood Warning for Maricopa County effective at 7:16 PM MST on July 16, expiring at 10:15 PM MST. Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the area, with 0.5 to 1.5 inches already fallen. Additional rainfall of 0.5 to 1.5 inches is expected within the next hour at rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour.
Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly, affecting creeks, streams, urban areas, highways, and underpasses. Affected locations include Canyon Lake and Saguaro Lake, along with the Salt River, Cottonwood Creek, Tortilla Creek, and other drainages. The National Weather Service urges residents to avoid flooded roads; most flood deaths occur in vehicles attempting to cross rising water.
Source: National Weather Service.
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