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Another round of heavy rain brings flooding to Globe area

Globe, Miami hit by flooding again after devastating floods in late September
Another round of heavy rains leaves widespread impacts on central Arizona
Heavy rain leads to flooding in Globe area on Sunday
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GLOBE, AZ — As the area around Globe, Arizona, continues to clean up after destructive and deadly storms, more strong storms dropped heavy rain that led to weekend flooding in the area.

Video from Globe on Sunday showed fast-moving water ripping through the downtown area.

Residents of Globe have been trying to pick up the pieces after floodwaters tore through their homes and businesses about two weeks ago.

ABC15 went to Globe earlier this week as news of the possibility of storms became clearer, leading many to prep for this storm.

“We’re still cleaning up. We’re cleaning up today from the last one,” said Ronnie Turner, a Globe resident, to ABC15 crews. “We’re more prepared now. And everybody is lending a hand to their neighbors now."

ABC15 tried to go up to Globe again late Sunday morning as storms were pushing toward the area, but we were met by a closure of US 60 near Miami.

“We got hit again downtown, not as bad," said Globe mayor Al Gameros. "It overran one of our bridges. I don’t know the extent of that, but it finally just receded and went back down in the creek.”

On Sunday night, residents in Little Acres Mobile Home Park and Miami Gardens were put on "GO" status, meaning residents in those areas need to leave immediately as life-threatening flash flooding is imminent.

Multiple other communities near Globe and Miami were put on "SET" status for possible evacuations, including Little Acres, residences along Russell Road near Russell Gulch, and Wheatfields.

Flash flooding will be a major concern with this storm, with dry washes turning into flowing streams and water collecting in low-lying areas, ABC15 Meteorologist Ashlee DeMartino said.

Thunderstorms will also be possible at times, bringing strong winds, lightning, small hail, and quick bursts of heavy rain.

We should start to dry out by Tuesday with a much milder weather pattern moving in, according to weather models.

According to the Gila County Public Health, the Disaster Assistance Center is closed. But you can contact the call center at 928-402-8888 for any questions and further information on resources available.