The National Weather Service issued a Flash Flood Warning for Gila, Maricopa, and Pinal counties at 10:52 AM MST on July 18. Doppler radar indicated that the heaviest rainfall has ended across the warning area, with mainly lighter rainfall lingering. The warning remains in effect while monitoring for potential runoff into area streams and washes.
Life-threatening flash flooding is possible in 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 warning expires at 12:30 PM MST. Authorities advise turning around and not driving through flooded roads, as most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Source: National Weather Service.
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