The National Weather Service in Phoenix issued a Flash Flood Warning for Maricopa County effective at 8:45 PM MST on July 21, expiring at 11:15 PM MST. Doppler radar and automated rain gauges detected thunderstorms producing heavy rain in the hills north of Cave Creek, with between 0.75 and 1.5 inches of rain already fallen. Additional rainfall up to 0.5 inches is possible.
Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in areas including Cave Creek, Carefree, Camp Creek, Cottonwood Creek, and Seven Springs. Life-threatening flooding of creeks, streams, urban areas, highways, streets, and underpasses is expected. The National Weather Service advises residents to avoid flooded roads; most flood deaths occur in vehicles attempting to cross water.
Source: National Weather Service.
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