The National Weather Service issued a Flood Advisory for Maricopa County effective at 8:31 PM MST on August 12, expiring at 9:45 PM MST the same day. Heavy rain from thunderstorms has dropped between 0.5 and 1.5 inches across the county, with an additional 0.5 inches expected. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin in low-lying and poorly drained areas.
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, noting that most flood deaths occur in vehicles. For safety information, visit weather.gov/safety/flood.
Source: National Weather Service.
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