Flood Warning for Maricopa, AZ
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- Maricopa
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What is happening
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Impacts: Flooding of the Salt River below Granite Reef Dam is imminent or occurring. Flooding of low water crossings across the Salt River upstream of Tempe Town Lake, including McKellips Road, is imminent or occurring. Where: Maricopa County in south central...
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.
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Bulletin details
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Maricopa County in south central Arizona... * WHEN...Until 200 PM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of the Salt River below Granite Reef Dam is imminent or occurring. Flooding of low water crossings across the Salt River upstream of Tempe Town Lake, including McKellips Road, is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 517 AM MST, SRP was releasing 1650 cfs from Granite Reef Dam. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Salt River between Granite Reef Dam and Tempe Town Lake. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Flood Warning issued October 31 at 5:17AM MST until October 31 at 2:00PM 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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