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Flood Warning
ActiveMaricopa, AZ
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...Urban areas and small streams flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Maricopa County in south central Arizona...
* WHEN...Until 715 AM MST.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of Cave Creek and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is occurring. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 459 AM MST, gauge reports indicated continued flow in Cave Creek from earlier rainfall. Flooding is ongoing in the warned area. - No additional rainfall expected. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Cave Creek. - 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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