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Flood Warning

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Maricopa, AZ

Status In Progress Started 20 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 200 AM MST Monday.
* 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 721 AM MST, upstream floodgate release from Tempe Town Lake and continued releases from Granite Reef Dam farther upstream has lead to flooding in the warned area. A US Army Corps of Engineers streamflow gauge on the Gila River showed the flow near Old US 80 was around 1900 cfs. Another automated gauge reported that the current pool elevation of Painted Rock Lake was around 571 feet. - Flooding is occurring along the Gila River. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Goodyear, Painted Rock Dam, Liberty, Phoenix International Raceway and Arlington. - 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.
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