The National Weather Service issued a Flood Advisory for Gila, Maricopa, and Pinal counties effective July 16 at 7:43 PM MST and expiring at 11:45 PM MST. Heavy rain from thunderstorms has already dropped up to 0.75 inches, with additional rainfall of 0.5 to 2 inches expected across the advisory area.
Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Small streams and normally dry arroyos may rise, and some low-water crossings could become impassable. Affected locations include Apache Junction, Superior, Gold Canyon, Roosevelt, and Florence Junction. Residents in these areas should avoid flooded roadways and monitor conditions until the advisory expires.
Source: National Weather Service.
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