The National Weather Service issued a Flood Warning for Maricopa County effective at 8:35 PM MST on September 16, expiring at 10:45 PM MST the same day. Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is occurring, with water levels along Indian Bend Wash above alarm stage due to earlier thunderstorms. Paradise Valley and Downtown Scottsdale are among locations experiencing or expected to experience flooding.
Rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations face imminent or ongoing flooding. The National Weather Service urges residents to avoid flooded roads; most flood deaths occur in vehicles attempting to cross rising water.
Source: National Weather Service
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