The National Weather Service issued a Flood Advisory for Gila and Maricopa counties effective at 5:45 PM MST on July 21, expiring at 8:45 PM MST the same day. Heavy rain from thunderstorms has caused between 0.5 and 1.25 inches of rainfall, with an additional 0.75 inches expected. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in low-lying and poorly drained areas, along with rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos.
Affected locations include Roosevelt, Roosevelt Dam, and Apache Lake. Impacted waterways include Tonto Creek, Alder Creek, Salt River, Ash Creek, Pine Creek, Buckhorn Creek, Bronco Creek, and Burnt Corral Creek. Residents should avoid driving on flooded roads; most flood deaths occur in vehicles attempting to cross flooded areas.
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- National Weather Service retrieved 22/07/2026 00:49
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