Flood Warning for Gila, AZ; Maricopa, AZ; Pinal, AZ
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What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Impacts: Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is occurring. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. Where: Gila County in east central Arizona... Maricopa County in south central...
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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. Flooding is occurring. It is important to know where you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.
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* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Gila County in east central Arizona... Maricopa County in south central Arizona... Pinal County in southeastern Arizona... * WHEN...Until 615 PM MST. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is occurring. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 1216 PM MST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain. Flooding is already occurring in the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Ballantine Trailhead, Sugarloaf Mountain, Round Valley, Sunflower, Sycamore Creek, Gold Canyon, Four Peaks, Saguaro Lake, Canyon Lake, Punkin Center, Goldfield Ranch, Tonto Basin, Lost Dutchman State Park, Superstition Mountains, Kings Ranch, Gold Camp and Tortilla Flat. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Flood Warning issued November 1 at 12:16PM MST until November 1 at 6:15PM 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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