Flood Warning issued November 10 at 8:00AM MST until November 17 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 is expected.
* WHERE...Maricopa County in south central Arizona...
Northeastern Yuma County in southwestern Arizona...
* WHEN...Until 1100 AM MST Tuesday Nov 17.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is expected. Low-water crossings are
likely to become inundated with water and may not be passable.
* Additional Details...
- At 754 AM MST, water releases from Painted Rock Dam have started.
The amount of water released will increase during the next couple
of days, peaking at 3000 cfs.
- Flooding is expected along the Gila River.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Farmlands and low-water crossings along the Gila River.
- 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.
- In the last 30 days
- 2323rd Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days
Source: NWS / NOAA weather