Flood Warning for Gila, AZ; Maricopa, AZ
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What: Minor flooding is occurring. The stage has been observed above the flood of record. Impacts: At 30.0 feet, Water reaches Flood Stage. Where: Salt River near Roosevelt. When: From early this morning to this afternoon.
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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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this afternoon at noon MST.
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...The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Arizona... Salt River Near Roosevelt affecting Maricopa and Gila Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. The stage has been observed above the flood of record. * WHERE...Salt River near Roosevelt. * WHEN...From early this morning to this afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 30.0 feet, Water reaches Flood Stage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 1:30 AM MST Monday the stage was 30.5 feet. Bankfull stage is 24.0 feet. Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 1:30 AM MST Monday was 30.6 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 9.5 feet late Sunday evening. Flood stage is 30.0 feet. Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 30.1 feet on 01/08/1993. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Flood Warning issued November 2 at 2:03AM MST until November 2 at 12:00PM 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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