The National Weather Service in Phoenix issued a Flash Flood Warning for Gila and Maricopa counties effective July 16 at 10:30 PM MST through July 17 at 12:45 AM MST. Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area, with 1 to 3 inches of rain already fallen as of 10:30 PM. Additional rainfall up to 0.75 inches is possible.
Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly, with life-threatening impacts to creeks, streams, urban areas, highways, streets, and underpasses. Affected locations include Roosevelt, Apache Lake, Four Peaks, Roosevelt Dam, and Tortilla Flat, along with multiple waterways including the Salt River, Cottonwood Creek, Tonto Creek, and Bronco Creek. Residents in both counties should avoid flooded roadways and seek higher ground immediately.
Source: National Weather Service.
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