The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for Gila and Maricopa counties on September 16 at 3:25 p.m. MST. The warning was set to expire at 3:30 p.m. MST the same day. According to the alert, flood waters have receded and heavy rain has ended; flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat.
Residents in affected areas should continue to heed any remaining road closures. A flood watch remains in effect until 11 p.m. MST Wednesday for a portion of south central Arizona. Drivers should avoid flooded roadways and stay alert for changing conditions.
Source: National Weather Service.
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