Flood Warning issued November 5 at 5:59AM MST until November 5 at 2:00PM 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 continues.

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

* WHEN...Until 200 PM MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of the Salt River is occurring. Recreation on or
near the Salt River will be unsafe.

* Additional Details...
- At 559 AM MST, an upstream floodgate release at Bartlett Dam is
causing flooding in the warned area.
- Flooding is occurring along the Salt River.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Mainly recreational areas along the river between the Verde and
Salt River conjunction and Stewart Mountain Dam.
- 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
2092nd Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days

Source: NWS / NOAA weather

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