The National Weather Service issued a flood warning for Maricopa County effective at 2:33 AM MST on July 17, expiring at 5:00 AM MST. Doppler radar and automated rain gauges detected heavy runoff from thunderstorms, with flooding ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Deadman Wash and Skunk Creek are among the drainages affected.
Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring, primarily in rural areas of Maricopa County. The National Weather Service advises residents to turn around and avoid flooded roads, as most flood deaths occur in vehicles. For flood safety information, visit weather.gov/safety/flood.
Source: National Weather Service
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