The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Maricopa County at 2:31 a.m. on August 11. At the time of issuance, a severe thunderstorm was located 12 miles northeast of Tonopah and moving northwest at 10 mph. The warning was set to expire at 2:45 a.m.
The storm brought 60 mph wind gusts and torrential rainfall, with potential for flash flooding and damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Buckeye was among the areas impacted. Residents were advised to move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building and to avoid driving through flooded roadways.
Source: National Weather Service.
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