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GILA COUNTY, Ariz. - Rain quickly turned to flash flooding in the Miami area Thursday, causing significant damage to homes and businesses.

What they're saying:

Residents said water rose to car bumpers, and thick mud covered West Sullivan Street on Sept. 25.

Residents reported that the severe weather displaced several people and businesses. In one case, a building's roof was blown off. U.S. 60 was completely shut down in both directions due to the water.

People in the area said they've seen flooding before in Miami, but this was likely the worst in at least four years.

The owner of the Wild Horses Saloon, Bill Clemmens, said he got a call saying his entire wall had been blown off.

"It was hard to believe," Clemmens said. "But then I looked and I saw what had happened,

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