Flood Warning
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Issued by NWS Phoenix AZ
⏳ In force until Thu 5 Nov, 21:45 📍 Maricopa, AZ (approximate) 🕑 1 h ago
* WHAT...Flooding caused by upstream dam release continues. * WHERE...Maricopa County in south central Arizona... * WHEN...Until 1145 AM MST Thursday. * 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 1127 AM MST, the Mar…
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SeveritySevere
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UrgencyExpected
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CertaintyLikely
EventFlood Warning
Response typeAvoid
CategoryMet
Affected areaMaricopa, AZ
Issuing authorityNWS Phoenix AZ
ContactNot supplied
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-11-02T11:30:00-07:00
Effective2026-11-02T11:30:00-07:00
Onset2026-11-02T11:30:00-07:00
Expires2026-11-05T11:45:00-07:00
📋 Official instructions
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 or is imminent. It is important to know where you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.📄 Message details
Alert identifierurn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.a51bf332bda763571c8443d2f19cdfd0cce140f3.001.1
Message typeUpdate
Senderw-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
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🛡 Safety advice
General guidance for this type of incident - not official instructions.
- 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 or is imminent. It is important to know where you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.
- Avoid flooded roads, rivers and drainage channels; do not walk or drive through moving water.
- Move valuables and people to higher ground if water is rising near you.
- Follow local authority and Red Cross updates for the area.
📰 Story summary
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- * WHAT...Flooding caused by upstream dam release continues.
- * WHERE...Maricopa County in south central Arizona...
- * WHEN...Until 1145 AM MST Thursday.
- * 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 1127 AM MST, the Mar…
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