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Flood Warning

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Maricopa, AZ; Yuma, AZ

Status In Progress Started 14 minutes ago
Ends
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Severity Severe
Urgency Immediate
Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...Flooding caused by upstream dam release continues.
* WHERE...Maricopa County in south central Arizona... Northeastern Yuma County in southwestern Arizona...
* WHEN...Until 1100 AM MST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is expected. Low-water crossings are likely to become inundated with water and may not be passable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1138 AM MST, water releases from Painted Rock Dam continue. The amount of water released will increase during the next couple of days, peaking at 3000 cfs. - Flooding is expected along the Gila River. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Farmlands and low-water crossings along the Gila River. - 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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