Flood Warning
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Issued by NWS Phoenix AZ
⏳ In force until Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 📍 Maricopa, AZ (approximate) 🕑 1 h ago
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall and upstream dam release continues. * WHERE...Maricopa County in south central Arizona... * WHEN...Until 800 AM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of the Verde River between Bartlett Lake and the Salt River is occurring. Recreation on or near the Verde River will be unsafe. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 755 AM MST, a USGS gauge on the Verde River below…
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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
Sent2026-11-02T07:57:00-07:00
Effective2026-11-02T07:57:00-07:00
Onset2026-11-02T07:57:00-07:00
Expires2026-11-03T08:00:00-07:00
📋 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. 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:2.49.0.1.840.0.9402e8daec96b44a4dd913560ac9ef8774a24f43.001.1
Message typeAlert
Senderw-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
Related messagesNot supplied
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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. 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 excessive rainfall and upstream dam release continues.
- * WHERE...Maricopa County in south central Arizona...
- * WHEN...Until 800 AM MST Tuesday.
- * IMPACTS...Flooding of the Verde River between Bartlett Lake and the Salt River is occurring.
- Recreation on or near the Verde River will be unsafe.
- * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- - At 755 AM MST, a USGS gauge on the Verde River below…
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