Weather Alerts for PhoenixIssued by the National Weather Service |
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| PHOENIX | ||
Areas Affected: Maricopa, AZ - Yuma, AZ |
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| Effective: Thu, 11/12 11:41am | Updated: Fri, 11/13 2:06am | Urgency: Immediate |
| Expires: Tue, 11/17 11:00am | Severity: Severe | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by upstream dam release continues. * WHERE...Maricopa County in south central Arizona... Northeastern Yuma County in southwestern Arizona... * WHEN...Until 1100 AM MST Tuesday. * 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 1140 AM MST, water releases from Painted Rock Dam continue with flow 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 Information: 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. |
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