Issued: Thu Nov 5 | 5:59 AM
In effect for: Maricopa, AZ
Severe: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
* WHAT…Flooding caused by upstream dam release continues.
* WHERE…Maricopa County in south central Arizona…
* WHEN…Until 800 PM MST Thursday.
* IMPACTS…Flooding of the Salt River below Granite Reef Dam is
occurring. Flooding of low water crossings across the Salt River
upstream of Tempe Town Lake, including McKellips Road, is
occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 559 AM MST, dam operators reported around 2600 cfs was being
released from Granite Reef Dam. Flooding due to a dam floodgate
release will continue.
– Flooding is occurring along the Salt River.
– Some locations that will experience flooding include…
Salt River between Granite Reef Dam and Tempe Town Lake.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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