GILA, AZ; Maricopa, AZ — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Gila County in east central Arizona... Maricopa County in south central Arizona...
* WHEN...Until 700 PM MST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 300 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Ballantine Trailhead, Saguaro Lake, Canyon Lake, Salt River Tubing Recreation Area, Goldfield Ranch, Apache Lake, Rio Verde and Tortilla Flat. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Gila, AZ; Maricopa, AZ 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.
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