Flood Warning issued November 1 at 10:53AM MST until November 2 at 8:00AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
- Level
- Severe (4/5) · CAP Severe
- Region
- North America
- Category
- Weather
- Source
- NWS / NOAA weather
* WHAT...Flooding caused by upstream dam release is occurring.
* WHERE...Maricopa County in south central Arizona...
* WHEN...Until 800 AM MST Monday.
* 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 1053 AM MST, An upstream floodgate release is expected to
cause flooding in the warned area.
- 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
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.
- This month
- 1579th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days
Source: NWS / NOAA weather