The National Weather Service issued a Flood Advisory for Maricopa County in south central Arizona effective at 6:40 PM MST on August 12, expiring at 9:45 PM MST. Doppler radar indicated heavy rain from thunderstorms, with between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain already fallen as of 6:40 PM. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Additional rainfall of 0.5 to 1 inch is expected over the advisory area, which will result in minor flooding. Affected locations include Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Sun Lakes, Chandler Fashion Center Mall, Fiesta Mall, and Superstition Springs Mall. The National Weather Service advises residents not to drive on flooded roads, as most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Source: National Weather Service
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