Flood Warning for Maricopa, AZ
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- Maricopa
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What: Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Impacts: Flooding of the New River system and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. 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 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...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Maricopa County in south central Arizona... * WHEN...Until 200 PM MST. * IMPACTS...Flooding of the New River system and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 800 AM MST, streamflow gauge reports on New River were above alarm stages. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Some locations that will experience flooding include... New River. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Flood Warning issued November 1 at 8:00AM MST until November 1 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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