Flood Warning for Maricopa, AZ
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- Maricopa
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What is happening
What: Flooding caused by upstream dam release is expected. Impacts: Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. Where: Maricopa County in south central Arizona... When: Until 745 AM...
What the bulletin says to do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. 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 upstream dam release is expected. * WHERE...Maricopa County in south central Arizona... * WHEN...Until 745 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 352 PM MST, An upstream floodgate release is expected to cause flooding in the warned area. Flooding is occurring along the Salt River. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Granite Reef Dam and Tempe Marketplace. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Flood Warning issued October 31 at 3:52PM MST until November 2 at 7:45AM 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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