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Flood Warning
ActiveMaricopa, AZ
Status
In Progress
Started about 3 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Immediate
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...Flooding caused by upstream dam release continues.
* WHERE...Maricopa County in south central Arizona...
* WHEN...Until 745 AM MST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of the Salt River below Granite Reef Dam is imminent or occurring. Flooding of low water crossings across the Salt River upstream of Tempe Town Lake, including McKellips Road, is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 549 AM MST, SRP was releasing 2453 cfs from Granite Reef Dam. - 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.
Data from the National Weather Service
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