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Flood Warning
ActiveMaricopa, AZ
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Immediate
Certainty
Observed
Details
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Arizona...
Agua Fria River Above Rock Springs affecting Maricopa County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Agua Fria River above Rock Springs.
* WHEN...Until this morning.
* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Minor Flood Stage is reached. Inundation of low lying areas closest to the river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:00 AM MST Monday the stage was 16.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 2:00 AM MST Monday was 20.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early this morning and continue falling to 3.6 feet late Sunday evening. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.9 feet on 08/29/1988. - 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 morning at 900 AM MST.
Data from the National Weather Service
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