Flood Warning issued November 7 at 7:20AM MST until November 8 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 Sunday.
* 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 717 AM MST, dam operators reported around 1400 cfs was being
released from Granite Reef Dam. Additionally, a streamflow gauge
downstream of Granite Reef Dam measured a flow around 2000 cfs.
Flooding due to a dam floodgate release will continue.
- 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
- 2209th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days
Source: NWS / NOAA weather