The National Weather Service issued a Flood Advisory for Maricopa County effective at 11:02 PM MST on August 30 and expiring at 2:00 AM MST on August 31. Heavy rain from thunderstorms has already dropped between 0.5 and 1 inch of rainfall across the county, with minor flooding ongoing or expected to begin shortly in low-lying and poorly drained areas.
Additional rainfall up to 0.5 inches is forecast, which will result in minor flooding and rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Affected locations include Surprise, Buckeye, Wittmann, Circle City, Sun City West, White Tank Mountain Park, Beardsley, and Vistancia. Residents should avoid flooded roads; most flood deaths occur in vehicles attempting to cross water.
Source: National Weather Service
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