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Flood Warning
ActiveMaricopa, AZ
Status
In Progress
Started 26 minutes ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...Flooding caused by upstream dam releases continues.
* WHERE...Maricopa County in south central Arizona...
* WHEN...Until 1100 PM MST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of the Salt River is occurring. Recreation on or near the Salt River will be unsafe.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 129 PM MST, an upstream floodgate release at Bartlett Dam is causing flooding in the warned area. - Flooding is occurring along the Salt River. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Mainly recreational areas along the river around and downstream of the Verde and Salt River confluence. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
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.
Flooding is occurring. It is important to know where you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.
Data from the National Weather Service
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