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* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Maricopa County in south central Arizona... * WHEN...Until 545 AM MST. * IMPACTS...Flooding of Hassayampa River and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is ongoing. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 332 AM MST, gauge reports indicated continued flow down the Hassayampa River from earlier rainfall, impacting low water crossings along the river. - No additional rainfall expected. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Wickenburg, Morristown, Hassayampa and Arlington. - 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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Maricopa, AZ · 33.697°, -112.732°
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* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Maricopa County in south central Arizona... * WHEN...Until 545 AM MST. * IMPACTS...Flooding of Hassayampa River and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is ongoing. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 332 AM MST, gauge reports indicated continued flow down the Hassayampa River from earlier rainfall, impacting low water crossings along the river. - No additional rainfall expected. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Wickenburg, Morristown, Hassayampa and Arlington. - 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.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Maricopa County in south central Arizona... * WHEN...Until 345 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 342 PM MST, gauge reports indicated continued flow down the Hassayampa River from earlier rainfall, impacting low water crossings along the river. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Wickenburg, Morristown, Hassayampa and Arlington. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Maricopa County in south central Arizona... * WHEN...Until 345 PM MST. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is occurring. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1250 PM MST, gauge reports 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... Wickenburg and Morristown. - 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.