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Flood Warning
ActiveMaricopa, AZ
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour 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 1100 AM MST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of the Verde River near Fort McDowell and the confluence of the Salt River is occurring. Recreation on or near the Verde River will be unsafe.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1128 PM MST, A streamflow gauge on the Verde River near the Salt River confluence measured a flow around 2000 cfs. - Flooding is occurring along the Verde River. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Fort McDowell and any recreational areas along the Verde River downstream towards the confluence with the Salt River. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
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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