The National Weather Service in Phoenix issued a Flash Flood Warning for Gila County in east central Arizona and Maricopa County in south central Arizona, effective until 10:45 PM MST on July 16. Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across both counties, with 0.5 to 1.5 inches already fallen and expected rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour. Additional rainfall of 0.5 to 2 inches is possible.
Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in affected areas including Roosevelt, Apache Lake, Four Peaks, Roosevelt Dam, and Tortilla Flat. Life-threatening flooding threatens creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets, and underpasses. Affected waterways include the Salt River, Cottonwood Creek, Tonto Creek, and numerous other drainages across the region.
Source: National Weather Service
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