The National Weather Service issued a Flood Advisory for La Paz and Maricopa counties effective at 2:58 a.m. MST on August 11, expiring at 6 a.m. MST. Heavy rain from thunderstorms has already produced up to 1 inch of rainfall, with an additional 1 inch expected. Arroyo and small stream flooding is anticipated, along with water over low-water crossings.
Affected areas include Buckeye, Tonopah, Aguila, and Gladden. Residents should avoid flooded roads; most flood deaths occur in vehicles attempting to cross rising water. Exercise caution, especially at night when flood dangers are harder to recognize. For flood safety information, visit weather.gov/safety/flood.
Source: National Weather Service
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