Flood Warning for Maricopa, AZ; Yuma, AZ
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What: Flooding caused by upstream dam release is expected. Impacts: Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is expected. Low-water crossings are likely to become inundated with water and may not be passable. Where: Maricopa County in south central Arizona... Northeastern...
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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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* WHAT...Flooding caused by upstream dam release is expected. * WHERE...Maricopa County in south central Arizona... Northeastern Yuma County in southwestern Arizona... * WHEN...Until 1100 AM MST Tuesday Nov 17. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is expected. Low-water crossings are likely to become inundated with water and may not be passable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 754 AM MST, water releases from Painted Rock Dam have started. The amount of water released will increase during the next couple of days, peaking at 3000 cfs. Flooding is expected along the Gila River. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Farmlands and low-water crossings along the Gila River. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Flood Warning issued November 10 at 8:00AM MST until November 17 at 11:00AM 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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