A flash flood warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Phoenix at 3:49 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 3. This warning applies to Gila and Maricopa counties.
The National Weather Service warns: “Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.”
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What are weather service meteorologists saying?
At 3:49 p.m., the National Weather Service issued a statement:
“The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a Flash Flood Warning for: Gila County in east central Arizona, Maricopa County in south central Arizona, Until 7 p.m. MST. At 3:49 p.m. MST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. …