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 is expected. Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Where: Maricopa County in south central Arizona... When: Until 345 AM MST.
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. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.
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Bulletin details
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Maricopa County in south central Arizona... * WHEN...Until 345 AM MST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 1244 AM MST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in New River and Skunk Creek. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. New River and Skunk Creek is the most likely place to experience minor flooding.This includes the following streams and drainages... Skunk Creek, North Canyon Creek, New River, Deadman Wash and Little Squaw Creek. Some locations that will experience flooding include... New River. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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- Alert
Flood Advisory issued October 21 at 12:44AM MST until October 21 at 3:45AM 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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