The National Weather Service in Phoenix issued a Flash Flood Warning for Gila County in east central Arizona and Maricopa County in south central Arizona on September 16 at 10:27 AM MST. Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across both counties, with between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain already fallen. Additional rainfall of 0.5 to 1.5 inches is possible.
The warning remains in effect until 1:30 PM MST. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly, with life-threatening impacts to creeks, streams, urban areas, highways, streets, and underpasses. Roosevelt Estates and areas surrounding the Black Burn Scar are specifically at risk. Authorities urge residents to avoid flooded roads and stay away from unstable river banks and culverts.
Source: National Weather Service.
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