The National Weather Service issued a Flood Advisory for Maricopa County effective at 7:51 PM MST on August 23, expiring at 10:45 PM MST the same day. Doppler radar indicated heavy rain from thunderstorms, with between 0.75 and 1.25 inches of rainfall already recorded. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Affected waterways include Sols Wash, Flying E Wash, Mill Wash, Hartman Wash, Star Wash, Red Cloud Wash, Cemetery Wash, Hassayampa River, Martinez Wash, and Jimmie Wash. Additional rainfall up to 0.25 inches is expected, which will result in minor flooding mainly in rural areas of Maricopa County. Residents should avoid flooded roads; most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement.
Source: National Weather Service.
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