Severe · Flood WarningThis alert has expired. It is kept for reference.
Flood Warning issued November 4 at 7:21AM MST until November 4 at
Affecting Maricopa, AZ
In effect until: Nov 4, 2026, 9:00 PM
Maricopa, AZ
Likely impact in Maricopa, AZ; effects through 9:00 PM.
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.
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* WHAT...Flooding caused by upstream dam release continues. * WHERE...Maricopa County in south central Arizona... * WHEN...Until 200 PM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 656 AM MST, an upstream floodgate release from Stewart Mountain Dam is causing flooding along the Salt River. A streamflow gauge below Stewart Mountain Dam reported flow of 1850 cfs as of 5 AM. - Flooding is occurring along the Salt River. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Salt River Tubing Recreation Area. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™