Flood Warning issued November 1 at 5:48PM MST until November 1 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
- Level
- Severe (4/5) · CAP Severe
- Region
- North America
- Category
- Weather
- Source
- NWS / NOAA weather
* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall
continues.
* WHERE...Maricopa County in south central Arizona...
* WHEN...Until 800 PM MST.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Streams
continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall.
* Additional Details...
- At 536 PM MST, gauge reports indicated continued high flows in
the New River. The Maricopa County Flood Control District stream
gage along the New River is currently at bank full with a stage
around 5.3 feet.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
New River.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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.
- This month
- 1683rd Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days
Source: NWS / NOAA weather