The National Weather Service issued a Flood Advisory for Maricopa County effective July 16 at 10:03 PM MST through July 17 at midnight MST. Heavy rain from thunderstorms has caused between 0.25 and 0.75 inches of rainfall, with additional rainfall of 0.25 to 0.75 inches expected. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in low-lying and poor drainage areas, including the Verde River, Cave Creek, and Apache Wash drainages.
Scottsdale and Desert Ridge Marketplace are among locations expected to experience flooding. Residents should avoid flooded roads; most flood deaths occur in vehicles attempting to cross rising water. Exercise caution, especially at night when flood dangers are harder to recognize. For flood safety information, visit weather.gov/safety/flood.
Source: National Weather Service
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