The National Weather Service in Phoenix issued a Flash Flood Warning for Gila, Maricopa, and Pinal counties on July 18 at 8:27 AM MST. Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the region, with 1 to 2 inches of rain already fallen. Heavy rainfall is moving into the Globe and Miami areas, with flash flooding ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
The warning remains in effect until 12:30 PM MST. Life-threatening flash flooding is expected to affect creeks, streams, urban areas, highways, streets, and underpasses. Affected locations include Globe, Superior, Miami, Top-Of-The-World, Claypool, Central Heights-Midland City, Apache Lake, Cutter, and Inspiration. The National Weather Service urges residents to turn around and avoid flooded roads, as most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Source: National Weather Service.
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