Flood Warning for Maricopa, AZ
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- Maricopa
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What: Flooding caused by upstream dam release is occurring. 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 800...
What the bulletin says to do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.
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* WHAT...Flooding caused by upstream dam release is occurring. * WHERE...Maricopa County in south central Arizona... * WHEN...Until 800 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 1053 AM 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... Salt River Tubing Recreation Area. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Flood Warning issued November 1 at 10:53AM MST until November 2 at 8:00AM 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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