Flood Warning issued November 6 at 1:28PM MST until November 6 at 11:00PM 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 releases continues.
* WHERE...Maricopa County in south central Arizona...
* WHEN...Until 1100 PM MST Friday.
* 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 128 PM MST, a streamflow gauge downstream of Granite Reef Dam
measured a flow around 2000 cfs. Releases from Granite Reef Dam
were last reported at approximately 1500 cfs as of early this
morning.
- 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. Campers and hikers should avoid
streams or creeks.
- This month
- 2188th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days
Source: NWS / NOAA weather