Flood Advisory for Maricopa, AZ
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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. Where: Maricopa County in south central Arizona... When: Until midnight MST tonight.
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
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Maricopa County in south central Arizona... * WHEN...Until midnight MST tonight. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 1029 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 up to 0.1 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Wickenburg. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Official revisions
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Flood Advisory issued August 8 at 10:29PM MST until August 9 at 12:00AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Official revision - Alert
Flood Advisory issued August 8 at 9:06PM MST until August 9 at 12:00AM 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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