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Flood Warning

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Maricopa, AZ

Status In Progress Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity Severe
Urgency Expected
Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...Flooding caused by upstream dam release continues.
* WHERE...Maricopa County in south central Arizona...
* WHEN...Until 1145 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 928 AM MST, The Maricopa County Flood Control District stream gage downstream of Granite Reef Dam showed flows over 46,000 cfs. - Flooding is occurring along the Salt River. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Salt River between Granite Reef Dam and Tempe Town Lake. - 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 or is imminent. 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.
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