Flash Flood Warning for Maricopa, AZ
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What you need to know
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- Maricopa
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What is happening
At 642 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain has fallen across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms...
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.
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Bulletin details
At 642 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain has fallen across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Scottsdale, Cave Creek, Carefree, Desert Mountain, and Scottsdale Airport. This includes the following highways... AZ Route 101 between mile markers 29 and 36. AZ Route 51 near mile marker 15.
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Flash Flood Warning issued October 30 at 6:42PM MST until October 30 at 8:45PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Official revision - Alert
Flash Flood Warning issued October 30 at 5:49PM MST until October 30 at 8:45PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
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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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