Flash Flood Warning for Maricopa, AZ
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Maricopa
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- Severe
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- Immediate
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What is happening
At 723 PM MST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.75 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.75 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly....
What the bulletin says to do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 723 PM MST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.75 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.75 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Scottsdale, Paradise Valley and Scottsdale Airport. This includes AZ Route 101 between mile markers 36 and 43.
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Flash Flood Warning issued October 30 at 7:23PM MST until October 30 at 10:15PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Official revision - Alert
Flash Flood Warning issued October 30 at 6:11PM MST until October 30 at 10:15PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Phoenix AZ. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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