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 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. It will take several hours for all the water from these storms to work...
What the bulletin says to do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. 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 115 AM MST. * 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. It will take several hours for all the water from these storms to work through local drainage systems in urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 1013 PM MST, Streamflow gauge reports indicate elevated flows along Indian Bend Wash. Flooding is already occurring in the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen over the last 6 hours. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Paradise Valley and Downtown Scottsdale. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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- Alert
Flood Warning issued October 30 at 10:13PM MST until October 31 at 1:15AM 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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