Flood Advisory for Maricopa, AZ
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What you need to know
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- Maricopa
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- Minor
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What is happening
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent. Where: Maricopa County in south central Arizona... When: Until 900 PM MST.
What the bulletin says to do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
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Bulletin details
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Maricopa County in south central Arizona... * WHEN...Until 900 PM MST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 722 PM MST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.75 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.25 to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Phoenix, Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Scottsdale Airport, Camelback Mountain, Piestewa Peak Park and Arizona State Fairgrounds. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Flood Advisory issued October 30 at 7:22PM MST until October 30 at 9:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Official revision - Alert
Flood Advisory issued October 30 at 6:00PM MST until October 30 at 9:00PM 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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