SOUTHEAST PINAL COUNTY INCLUDING KEARNY/MAMMOTH… — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...A portion of Southeast Arizona, including the following area, Southeast Pinal County.
* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A strong weather system approaching the area will bring scattered showers and thunderstorms on Wednesday and widespread showers and scattered thunderstorms on Thursday. Moderate to locally heavy rainfall both days with Thursday having the higher potential for localized rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Southeast Pinal County including Kearny/Mammoth/Oracle 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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