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Flood Warning
ActiveMaricopa, AZ
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Immediate
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...Urban areas and small streams flooding caused by upstream dam release continues.
* WHERE...Maricopa County in south central Arizona...
* WHEN...Until 800 PM MST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is occurring. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. Flooding of low water crossings across the Salt River downstream of Tempe Town Lake is occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 656 AM MST, dam operators reported water release from Tempe Town Lake. Flooding due to a dam floodgate release will continue. A few streamflow gauges downstream from Tempe Town Lake were reporting flows around 10000-20000 cfs. - Flooding is occurring along the Salt River. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Phoenix, Laveen, and Avondale. - 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 which can become killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.
Data from the National Weather Service
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