The National Weather Service issued a Flood Watch for Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, and numerous areas across Maricopa County, northern and western Pinal County, and southern Gila County, effective from 12:45 a.m. through 11 p.m. on September 16. The alert covers communities including Central Phoenix, North Phoenix/Glendale, East Valley, Fountain Hills/East Mesa, Apache Junction/Gold Canyon, and many others.
Excessive rainfall from showers and thunderstorms moving through the region today could produce moderate to heavy precipitation with rates exceeding 1-2 inches. Residents should expect possible flash flooding in rivers, creeks, streams, normally dry washes, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Avoid driving through flooded areas and monitor local conditions through the evening.
Source: National Weather Service.
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