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Flood Warning
ActiveGila, AZ; Maricopa, AZ
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
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Issued
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Details
...The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Arizona...
Salt River Near Roosevelt affecting Maricopa and Gila Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. The stage has been observed above the flood of record.
* WHERE...Salt River near Roosevelt.
* WHEN...From early this morning to this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 30.0 feet, Water reaches Flood Stage.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:30 AM MST Monday the stage was 30.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 24.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 1:30 AM MST Monday was 30.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 9.5 feet late Sunday evening. - Flood stage is 30.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 30.1 feet on 01/08/1993. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this afternoon at noon MST.
Data from the National Weather Service
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