Flood Warning issued November 4 at 7:21AM MST until November 5 at 11:45AM 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 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

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.

This month
2011th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days

Source: NWS / NOAA weather

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