Flood Warning
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Issued by NWS Phoenix AZ
⏳ In force until Mon 2 Nov, 18:00 📍 Maricopa, AZ (approximate) 🕑 1 h ago
* WHAT...Flooding caused by upstream dam release is occurring. * WHERE...Maricopa County in south central Arizona... * WHEN...Until 800 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1053 AM MST, An upstream flo…
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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
Sent2026-11-01T10:53:00-07:00
Effective2026-11-01T10:53:00-07:00
Onset2026-11-01T10:53:00-07:00
Expires2026-11-02T08:00:00-07:00
📋 Official instructions
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.📄 Message details
Alert identifierurn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.bd037b3f2a87c747de73ea80b3dbe20c19b25d50.001.1
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. In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.
- 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 is occurring.
- * WHERE...Maricopa County in south central Arizona...
- * WHEN...Until 800 AM MST Monday.
- * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
- Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable.
- * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- - At 1053 AM MST, An upstream flo…
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