The National Weather Service issued a Flood Warning for Maricopa County at 4:42 PM MST on September 16, effective until 7:45 PM MST. Water levels along Indian Bend Wash have risen above alarm stage due to earlier thunderstorms, and flooding is already occurring in the warned area. Rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying flood-prone locations are experiencing imminent or ongoing flooding.
Paradise Valley and Downtown Scottsdale are among the locations expected to experience flooding. Residents should avoid flooded roads; most flood deaths occur in vehicles attempting to cross rising water. For flood safety information, visit weather.gov/safety/flood.
Source: National Weather Service
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