The National Weather Service in Phoenix issued a Flash Flood Warning for Maricopa and Pinal counties effective August 9 at 8:43 PM MST through August 10 at 12:45 AM MST. Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the region, with between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain reported. Significant runoff into Vekol Wash is expected or ongoing, with flash flooding already underway or expected to begin shortly.
Life-threatening flash flooding is possible for creeks, streams, urban areas, highways, streets, and underpasses, including Freeman. Affected waterways include Vekol Wash, Kohatk Wash, Kaka Wash, and Waterman Wash. The National Weather Service urges residents to avoid flooded roads; most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Exercise caution at night when flood dangers are harder to recognize.
Source: National Weather Service.
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