The National Weather Service issued a Flash Flood Warning for Maricopa and Pinal counties effective August 9 at 10:39 PM MST through August 10 at 12:45 AM MST. Doppler radar and automated rain gauges detected thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the area, with 1 to 2 inches of rain reported. A streamflow gauge on Vekol Wash at I-8 recorded 1,800 cubic feet per second at 10:30 PM MST, with flash flooding ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
Life-threatening flash flooding threatens creeks, streams, urban areas, highways, streets, and underpasses, including the Ak-Chin Indian Community and Freeman. 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. Report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement.
Source: National Weather Service.
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