Flood Warning
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Issued by NWS Phoenix AZ
⏳ In force until Sat 31 Oct, 13:15 📍 Maricopa, AZ (approximate) 🕑 51 min ago
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Maricopa County in south central Arizona... * WHEN...Until 315 AM MST. * IMPACTS...Flooding of Indian Bend Wash is imminent or occurring. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. It will take several hours for all the water from these storms to work through local drainage systems in urban areas. * ADD…
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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
Sent2026-10-31T01:06:00-07:00
Effective2026-10-31T01:06:00-07:00
Onset2026-10-31T01:06:00-07:00
Expires2026-10-31T03:15:00-07:00
📋 Official instructions
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.📄 Message details
Alert identifierurn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.ef098c6ac7a960ad0cb3dc5ebc41f9f644bc585d.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 especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
- 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
From the report shown in the feed:
- * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
- * WHERE...Maricopa County in south central Arizona...
- * WHEN...Until 315 AM MST.
- * IMPACTS...Flooding of Indian Bend Wash is imminent or occurring.
- Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable.
- It will take several hours for all the water from these storms to work through local drainage systems in urban areas.
- * ADD…
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