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 rivers, washes, 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:...
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...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Maricopa County in south central Arizona... * WHEN...Until 145 PM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, washes, 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 741 AM MST, Gauge reports indicated heavy rainfall leading to increased flow in area washes. Flooding is already occurring in the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Cave Creek, Carefree, Desert Mountain, Camp Creek and Seven Springs. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Flood Warning issued November 1 at 7:42AM MST until November 1 at 1:45PM 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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