Severe Thunderstorms and Flash Flooding Trigger Warnings Across Arizona, Mississippi, Georgia, South Carolina and Texas
The National Weather Service has issued multiple severe weather warnings across the United States, including a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Pinal County, Arizona, with 60 mph wind gusts, and active Flash Flood Warnings in parts of Mississippi, Georgia, South Carolina and Texas.
Active Severe Thunderstorm Warning in Arizona
The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Pinal County in southeastern Arizona. [1] This warning remains in effect until 6:30 PM MST. [1] At 5:51 PM MST a severe thunderstorm was located near Boyce Thompson Arboretum or nine miles southwest of Superior and was moving west at 15 mph. [1] The primary hazard associated with this storm consists of 60 mph wind gusts according to radar indications. [1] Locations expected to be impacted include Superior, Florence Junction, Queen Valley and Boyce Thompson Arboretum. [1] The warning states that damage to roofs, siding and trees can be expected from these winds. [1] Residents and travelers in the warned area are advised to prepare for potential impacts to structures and vegetation as the storm continues its westward movement. [1] The radar-indicated source of the hazard information underscores the real-time monitoring conducted by the National Weather Service. [1]
Flash Flooding Reported in Mississippi
At 7:39 PM CDT local law enforcement reported flash flooding at the Highway 80 railroad underpass west of Pelahatchie in Rankin County. [3] Between three and five inches of rain have already fallen in the area with additional rainfall amounts up to one inch possible. [3] Flash flooding is already occurring as a result of the thunderstorms. [3] The hazard involves flash flooding caused by thunderstorms with the source of the report coming directly from law enforcement. [3] Impacts include flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. [3] The ongoing situation in Rankin County highlights the rapid accumulation of rainfall that has led to immediate flooding conditions on roadways and in drainage systems. [3]
Extended Flood Warning in Georgia and South Carolina
The National Weather Service in Columbia has extended the Flash Flood Warning for Columbia County in east central Georgia, southeastern Lincoln County in east central Georgia, central Richmond County in east central Georgia, west central Aiken County in central South Carolina, western Edgefield County in central South Carolina and southeastern McCormick County in central South Carolina. [4] The warning remains in effect until 10:00 PM EDT. [4] At 8:31 PM EDT the public reported multiple locations with flooding. [4] This extension of the warning covers portions of both Georgia and South Carolina based on those public reports of flooding. [4] The affected counties span east central Georgia and central South Carolina where conditions have prompted continued vigilance through the evening hours. [4]
Ongoing Flash Flood Threat in Texas
At 7:28 PM CDT Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area in Mitchell County, Texas. [5] Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen with the expected rainfall rate at 0.25 to 0.5 inches in one hour. [5] Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. [5] The hazard consists of flash flooding caused by thunderstorms with the source of the information being radar indicated. [5] Impacts include flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. [5] Some locations in Mitchell County continue to face the threat of additional flooding as rainfall persists at the indicated rates. [5]
Flood Warning Lifted in Mohave County, Arizona
The Flash Flood Warning for Mohave County, Arizona, has been canceled because the heavy rain has ended and flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. [2] Some road closures remain in place even after the cancellation of the warning. [2] The end of the heavy rainfall has allowed officials to lift the active warning status while cautioning the public about lingering effects from earlier flooding. [2]
What to watch next includes continued monitoring of any remaining road closures in Mohave County after the rain ended along with sustained attention to the active warnings in Pinal County, Rankin County, the listed Georgia and South Carolina counties and Mitchell County until their respective expiration times.
