The National Weather Service issued a Flood Advisory for Maricopa County in south central Arizona, effective August 8 at 10:29 PM MST and expiring August 9 at midnight MST. Heavy rain from thunderstorms has caused between 0.75 and 2 inches of rainfall, with minor flooding ongoing or expected to begin shortly in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Additional rainfall up to 0.1 inches is forecast over the advisory area, which includes Wickenburg. Residents should avoid driving on flooded roads and exercise caution, especially at night when flood dangers are harder to recognize. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles attempting to cross flooded roadways.
Source: National Weather Service.
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