Flood Warning for Maricopa, AZ
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- Maricopa
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What is happening
What: Urban areas and small streams flooding caused by upstream dam release is expected. Impacts: Flooding of low water crossings across the Salt River downstream of Tempe Town Lake is imminent or occurring. Where: Maricopa County in south central Arizona... When: Until 1100 PM MST Monday.
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.
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Bulletin details
* WHAT...Urban areas and small streams flooding caused by upstream dam release is expected. * WHERE...Maricopa County in south central Arizona... * WHEN...Until 1100 PM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of low water crossings across the Salt River downstream of Tempe Town Lake is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 504 AM MST, An upstream floodgate release from Tempe Town Lake and continued releases from Granite Reef Dam farther upstream is expected to cause flooding in the warned area. Flooding is occurring along the Salt River. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Mainly rural areas of Maricopa County. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Flood Warning issued November 2 at 5:04AM MST until November 2 at 11:00PM 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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