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Flood Warning  FLOOD WARNING   Flood Warning
PHOENIX

Areas Affected:
Maricopa, AZ
Effective: Wed, 11/4 7:21am Updated: Wed, 11/4 12:05pm Urgency: Immediate
Expires: Wed, 11/4 2:00pm Severity:  Severe  Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by upstream dam release continues.

* WHERE...Maricopa County in south central Arizona...

* WHEN...Until 200 PM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 656 AM MST, an upstream floodgate release from Stewart
Mountain Dam is causing flooding along the Salt River. A
streamflow gauge below Stewart Mountain Dam reported flow of 1850
cfs as of 5 AM.
- Flooding is occurring along the Salt River.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Salt River Tubing Recreation Area.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Information:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.

Flood Warning  FLOOD WARNING   Flood Warning
PHOENIX

Areas Affected:
Maricopa, AZ
Effective: Wed, 11/4 7:21am Updated: Wed, 11/4 12:05pm Urgency: Immediate
Expires: Wed, 11/4 2:00pm Severity:  Severe  Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by upstream dam release continues.

* WHERE...Maricopa County in south central Arizona...

* WHEN...Until 200 PM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 656 AM MST, a streamflow gauge on the Verde River below
Bartlett Dam measured a flow around 13,000 cfs.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Rio Verde and Fort McDowell.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Information:
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. 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.

Flood Warning  FLOOD WARNING   Flood Warning
PHOENIX

Areas Affected:
Maricopa, AZ
Effective: Wed, 11/4 7:21am Updated: Wed, 11/4 12:05pm Urgency: Immediate
Expires: Thu, 11/5 11:45am Severity:  Severe  Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by upstream dam releases continues.

* WHERE...Maricopa County in south central Arizona...

* WHEN...Until 1145 AM MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of the Salt River below Granite Reef Dam is
occurring. Flooding of low water crossings across the Salt River
upstream of Tempe Town Lake, including McKellips Road, is
occurring.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 656 AM MST, dam operators reported around 23000 cfs was being
released from Granite Reef Dam. Flooding due to a dam floodgate
release will continue.
- 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

Information:
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. 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.

Flood Warning  FLOOD WARNING   Flood Warning
PHOENIX

Areas Affected:
Maricopa, AZ
Effective: Wed, 11/4 7:21am Updated: Wed, 11/4 12:05pm Urgency: Immediate
Expires: Thu, 11/5 8:00pm Severity:  Severe  Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* WHAT...Urban areas and small streams flooding caused by upstream
dam release continues.

* WHERE...Maricopa County in south central Arizona...

* WHEN...Until 800 PM MST Thursday.

* 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. Flooding of low water
crossings across the Salt River downstream of Tempe Town Lake is
occurring.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 656 AM MST, dam operators reported water release from Tempe
Town Lake. Flooding due to a dam floodgate release will continue.
A few streamflow gauges downstream from Tempe Town Lake were
reporting flows around 10000-20000 cfs.
- Flooding is occurring along the Salt River.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Phoenix, Laveen, and Avondale.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Information:
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. 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.

Flood Warning  FLOOD WARNING   Flood Warning
PHOENIX

Areas Affected:
Maricopa, AZ
Effective: Wed, 11/4 7:21am Updated: Wed, 11/4 12:05pm Urgency: Immediate
Expires: Sat, 11/7 2:00pm Severity:  Severe  Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by upstream dam release continues.

* WHERE...Maricopa County in south central Arizona...

* WHEN...Until 200 PM MST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Low-water
crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 656 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 Core of Engineers
streamflow gauge on the Gila River showed a flow near Old US 80
was over 50000 cfs.
- Flooding is occurring along the Salt and Gila Rivers.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Goodyear, Painted Rock Dam, Liberty, Phoenix International
Raceway and Arlington.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Information:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.