The National Weather Service issued a Flash Flood Warning for Gila and Maricopa counties on July 17 at 1:36 a.m. MST. The warning expired at 1:46 a.m. The heavy rain that prompted the alert has ended, and flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat to the affected areas.
Residents should continue to observe any remaining road closures in the region. A Flood Watch remains in effect until 5 a.m. MST for a portion of south central Arizona. Drivers are advised to avoid flooded roadways and exercise caution in affected areas.
Source: National Weather Service.
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