The National Weather Service issued a Flash Flood Warning at 9:08 a.m. MST on July 18 for Gila, Maricopa, and Pinal counties. Doppler radar detected thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the region, with many areas receiving 1 to 2 inches of rainfall. The heaviest rain is moving toward Miami and Globe, with an additional 1 to 2 inches expected. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
The warning remains in effect until 12:30 p.m. MST. Life-threatening flooding is expected in creeks, streams, urban areas, highways, streets, and underpasses. Affected communities include Globe, Superior, Miami, Claypool, and Apache Lake. The National Weather Service urges residents to monitor local washes for rapid water rises and to avoid flooded roads; most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Source: National Weather Service.
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