The National Weather Service in Phoenix issued a Flash Flood Warning for Maricopa County effective at 9:04 PM MST on July 16, expiring at midnight MST on July 17. At the time of issuance, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain over Cave Creek and Seven Springs Wash, with between 0.75 and 1.25 inches of rain already fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 inch in 30 minutes, with additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches possible.
Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area, affecting creeks, streams, urban areas, highways, streets, and underpasses. Seven Springs and surrounding locations are at particular risk. The National Weather Service advises residents to avoid flooded roads; most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Exercise caution especially at night when flood dangers are harder to recognize.
Source: National Weather Service.
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