The National Weather Service issued a Flash Flood Warning for Maricopa at 4:39 p.m. MST on September 16. Heavy rain has ended, but stream gauges along Indian Bend Wash are reporting water levels above alarm stage, prompting the warning.
The Flash Flood Warning remains in effect until 4:49 p.m. MST. A broader Flood Watch continues for portions of south central Arizona until 11 p.m. MST Wednesday. Residents in affected areas should avoid flooded roadways and low-lying areas near the wash.
Source: National Weather Service.
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