LA PAZ, AZ; Yuma, AZ; Imperial, CA — FFWPSR
The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for... Western Yuma County in southwestern Arizona... Southwestern La Paz County in west central Arizona... Southeastern Imperial County in southeastern California...
* Until 1000 PM MST /1000 PM PDT/.
* At 707 PM MST /707 PM PDT/, local law enforcement reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 1.75 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches
Flooding in La Paz, AZ; Yuma, AZ; Imperial, CA can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
Verified by Alert USA • NWS