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Flood Warning — Gila, AZ; Maricopa, AZ

Structured official-source report · Published Nov 1, 7:17 PM UTC · Updated Nov 2, 11:16 AM UTC
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* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Gila County in east central Arizona... Maricopa County in south central Arizona... Pinal County in southeastern Arizona... * WHEN...Until 630 AM MST. * 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 416 AM MST, gauge reports across eastern Maricopa County indicated continued flow in many creeks, rivers, and washes. Flooding is already occurring in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Ballantine Trailhead, Sugarloaf Mountain, Round Valley, Sunflower, Sycamore Creek, Gold Canyon, Four Peaks, Saguaro Lake, Canyon Lake, Punkin Center, Goldfield Ranch, Tonto Basin, Lost Dutchman State Park, Superstition Mountains, Kings Ranch, Gold Camp and Tortilla Flat. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood 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. 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.

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Gila, AZ; Maricopa, AZ; Pinal, AZ · 33.815°, -111.495°

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Gila, AZ; Maricopa, AZ; Pinal, AZ

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Nov 2, 11:16 AM UTC · nws

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Gila County in east central Arizona... Maricopa County in south central Arizona... Pinal County in southeastern Arizona... * WHEN...Until 630 AM MST. * 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 416 AM MST, gauge reports across eastern Maricopa County indicated continued flow in many creeks, rivers, and washes. Flooding is already occurring in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Ballantine Trailhead, Sugarloaf Mountain, Round Valley, Sunflower, Sycamore Creek, Gold Canyon, Four Peaks, Saguaro Lake, Canyon Lake, Punkin Center, Goldfield Ranch, Tonto Basin, Lost Dutchman State Park, Superstition Mountains, Kings Ranch, Gold Camp and Tortilla Flat. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood 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. 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.

Nov 2, 7:05 AM UTC · nws

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Gila County in east central Arizona... Maricopa County in south central Arizona... Pinal County in southeastern Arizona... * WHEN...Until 215 AM MST. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is occurring. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1205 AM MST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches have fallen within the warned area within the last 6 hours. The stage of Fish Creek near Tortilla Flat remains elevated, around 10 ft. Flooding is already occurring in the warned area. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.25 inches are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Ballantine Trailhead, Sugarloaf Mountain, Round Valley, Sunflower, Sycamore Creek, Gold Canyon, Four Peaks, Saguaro Lake, Canyon Lake, Punkin Center, Goldfield Ranch, Tonto Basin, Lost Dutchman State Park, Superstition Mountains, Kings Ranch, Gold Camp and Tortilla Flat. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood 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. 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.

Nov 2, 5:02 AM UTC · nws

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Gila County in east central Arizona... Maricopa County in south central Arizona... Pinal County in southeastern Arizona... * WHEN...Until 1215 AM MST. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is occurring. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1002 PM MST, gauge reports indicated continued elevated flows in area creeks from earlier and additional rainfall. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Ballantine Trailhead, Sugarloaf Mountain, Round Valley, Sunflower, Sycamore Creek, Gold Canyon, Four Peaks, Saguaro Lake, Canyon Lake, Punkin Center, Goldfield Ranch, Tonto Basin, Lost Dutchman State Park, Superstition Mountains, Kings Ranch, Gold Camp and Tortilla Flat. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood 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. 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.

Nov 2, 2:57 AM UTC · nws

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Gila County in east central Arizona... Maricopa County in south central Arizona... Pinal County in southeastern Arizona... * WHEN...Until 1015 PM MST. * 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 756 PM MST, gauge reports indicated continued elevated flows in area creeks from earlier rainfall. The gage along Sycamore Creek is currently above 5 feet. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Ballantine Trailhead, Sugarloaf Mountain, Round Valley, Sunflower, Sycamore Creek, Gold Canyon, Four Peaks, Saguaro Lake, Canyon Lake, Punkin Center, Goldfield Ranch, Tonto Basin, Lost Dutchman State Park, Superstition Mountains, Kings Ranch, Gold Camp and Tortilla Flat. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood 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. 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.

Nov 2, 1:04 AM UTC · nws

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Gila County in east central Arizona... Maricopa County in south central Arizona... Pinal County in southeastern Arizona... * WHEN...Until 815 PM MST. * 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 555 PM MST, gauge reports indicated continued elevated flows in area creeks from earlier rainfall. The gage along Sycamore Creek is currently above 6 feet. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Ballantine Trailhead, Sugarloaf Mountain, Round Valley, Sunflower, Sycamore Creek, Gold Canyon, Four Peaks, Saguaro Lake, Canyon Lake, Punkin Center, Goldfield Ranch, Tonto Basin, Lost Dutchman State Park, Superstition Mountains, Kings Ranch, Gold Camp and Tortilla Flat. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood 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.

Nov 1, 7:16 PM UTC · nws

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Gila County in east central Arizona... Maricopa County in south central Arizona... Pinal County in southeastern Arizona... * WHEN...Until 615 PM MST. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is occurring. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1216 PM MST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain. Flooding is already occurring in the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Ballantine Trailhead, Sugarloaf Mountain, Round Valley, Sunflower, Sycamore Creek, Gold Canyon, Four Peaks, Saguaro Lake, Canyon Lake, Punkin Center, Goldfield Ranch, Tonto Basin, Lost Dutchman State Park, Superstition Mountains, Kings Ranch, Gold Camp and Tortilla Flat. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood 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.

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