Flood Warning issued November 9 at 9:38AM MST until November 11 at 11:00AM 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 1100 AM MST Wednesday.
* 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 932 AM MST, dam operators reported over 1000 cfs continues to
be released from Granite Reef Dam. Flooding due to a dam
floodgate release will continue.
- Flooding is occurring along the Salt River.
- 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.
- In the last 30 days
- 2290th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days
Source: NWS / NOAA weather