Flood Advisory issued July 16 at 9:48PM MST until July 16 at 11:45PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
WHAT: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
WHERE: Maricopa County in south central Arizona...
WHEN: Until 1145 PM MST.
IMPACTS: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Overflowing poor drainage areas. Ponding of water in urban or other
areas is occurring or is imminent.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
- At 948 PM MST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.25 and
1 inch of rain has fallen.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Salt River. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.25 to 0.75 inches
are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in
minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Tempe, East Mesa, Freestone Park,
Gilbert City Hall, Downtown Mesa, Superstition Springs Mall,
Fiesta Mall, Mesa Riverview Mall and Tempe Marketplace.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.