On September 18, 2025, multiple states in the United States experienced severe weather conditions, leading to the issuance of flash flood warnings by the National Weather Service (NWS). The warnings were primarily due to thunderstorms producing heavy rainfall, resulting in life-threatening flash flooding in various areas.
In Michigan, a Flash Flood Warning was issued for locations including Warren, Grosse Pointe, and Downtown Detroit. Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain from thunderstorms, with 1.5 to 3 inches of rain falling within a short period. The warning highlighted the potential for flash flooding of small creeks, streams, urban areas, highways, and underpasses.
Similarly, in Arizona, Flash Flood Warnings were issued for Gila County, with thunderstorms producing heavy rain and the possibility of additional rainfall leading to life-threatening flash flooding. Locations such as Globe, Miami, and Claypool were expected to experience flash flooding, impacting creeks, streams, urban areas, and highways.
Additionally, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued for Gila and Yavapai Counties in Arizona, with the potential for 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail. The warning emphasized the risk of hail damage to vehicles and wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees in rural areas southwest of Pine.
In California, Flash Flood Warnings were issued for East Central Kern County, with thunderstorms producing heavy rain and the possibility of flash flooding of small creeks, streams, urban areas, highways, and underpasses. The warning highlighted Laurel Mountain as one of the locations at risk of flash flooding.
These weather events underscore the importance of staying informed and prepared during severe weather conditions. It is crucial for residents in the affected areas to heed the warnings issued by the NWS, take necessary precautions, and avoid areas prone to flooding.
The consistent pattern of heavy rainfall from thunderstorms across multiple states on September 18, 2025, highlights the unpredictable nature of weather events and the need for proactive measures to mitigate risks and ensure public safety.
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References:
– NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI: [Flash Flood Warning](https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.8ec2be2329d717d42c0e7d42f129e47e6c748985.001.1.cap)
– NWS Phoenix AZ: [Flash Flood Warning](https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.380be1bf244438329a61012869e1da208a9286d0.001.1.cap)
– NWS Flagstaff AZ: [Severe Thunderstorm Warning](https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.873ef2cd2c44477c181d98e6bad16b7f8ab76596.001.1.cap)
– NWS Hanford CA: [Flash Flood Warning](https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.4c826d3ce182e559e54e7c13f3296b462c8fee02.001.1.cap)
– NWS San Diego CA: [Flash Flood Warning](https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.c5858f4035a83c522d4b29746894643c6a8dcefd.001.1.cap)
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