Weather Alert in Arizona
Flood Warning issued August 15 at 12:48AM MST until August 15 at 6:45AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
AREAS AFFECTED: Maricopa, AZ
DESCRIPTION: Rainfall has largely ended, however flooding of area streams and washes will continue overnight. * WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of south central Arizona, including the following county, Maricopa. * WHEN...Until 645 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 1248 AM MST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is already occurring in Indian Bend Wash. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - This includes the following streams and drainages... North Canyon Creek, New River, Skunk Creek, Indian Bend Wash, Cave Creek, Salt River, Apache Wash and Deadman Wash. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Phoenix, Glendale, Scottsdale, Tempe, Paradise Valley, New River, Cave Creek, Carefree, Desert Ridge Marketplace, Scottsdale Airport, Deer Valley Airport, Downtown Scottsdale and Salt River Indian Community. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
INSTRUCTION: 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.
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