The National Weather Service issued a Flood Watch for south central Arizona at 1:33 PM MST on September 16, effective until 11 PM MST the same day. The watch covers all of Maricopa County, including Scottsdale/Paradise Valley, Central Phoenix, East Valley, and Fountain Hills/East Mesa, along with portions of Northern and Western Pinal County and Southern Gila County.
Excessive runoff may cause flooding in rivers, creeks, streams, normally dry washes, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. The combination of abundant moisture and an incoming weather system is expected to produce rounds of showers and thunderstorms with moderate to heavy rainfall through this evening. Residents in affected areas should avoid flooded roadways and be prepared for rapidly changing conditions.
Source: National Weather Service.
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