The National Weather Service issued a Flash Flood Warning for Maricopa and Pinal counties on September 16 at 2:07 PM MST, effective until 3:45 PM MST. Local law enforcement reported State Route 238 closed due to flooding from earlier thunderstorms. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen in the area, with flash flooding ongoing.
Life-threatening flash flooding is expected to affect creeks, streams, urban areas, highways, streets, and underpasses, with Estrella and Mobile among the locations experiencing impacts. The National Weather Service urges residents to turn around and avoid flooded roads, noting that most flood deaths occur in vehicles attempting to cross flooded areas.
Source: National Weather Service.
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