Flood Warning for Maricopa, AZ
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- Maricopa
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What: Flooding caused by upstream dam release continues. Impacts: Flooding of the Salt River below Granite Reef Dam is occurring. Flooding of low water crossings across the Salt River upstream of Tempe Town Lake, including McKellips Road, is occurring. Where: Maricopa County in south central Arizona... When: Until...
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. Flooding is occurring. It is important to know where you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.
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* WHAT...Flooding caused by upstream dam release continues. * WHERE...Maricopa County in south central Arizona... * WHEN...Until 1100 AM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of the Salt River below Granite Reef Dam is occurring. Flooding of low water crossings across the Salt River upstream of Tempe Town Lake, including McKellips Road, is occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 805 AM MST, dam operators reported over 1000 cfs continues to be released from Granite Reef Dam. Flooding due to a dam floodgate release will continue. Flooding is occurring along the Salt River. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Flood Warning issued November 10 at 8:06AM MST until November 11 at 11:00AM 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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