GLOBE, AZ (AZFamily) — The Arizona Department of Transportation says both directions of U.S. 60 are closed for about a four-mile stretch near Globe as the community deals with another round of storms on Friday.

ADOT said the closure spans from milepost 248, near Main Street, to milepost 252, near the U.S. 60 and Ash Street intersection.

At this time, it’s unclear when the highway will reopen.

Many area residents reported being impacted by severe flooding on Friday night, as the city of Globe issued an “Emergency Flooding Alert.”

Video obtained by Arizona’s Family showed loose propane tanks floating in the floodwaters that one resident said were releasing gas. Several cars were also seen partially submerged in the water.

Globe city officials urged the community to stay away from flood

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