MARICOPA, AZ — ...The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Arizona...
Agua Fria River Above Rock Springs affecting Maricopa County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Agua Fria River above Rock Springs.
* WHEN...From this afternoon to late tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 21.1 feet, Flow equals the record measured by a gage, 59,500 cfs, recorded on February 19th, 1980.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:55 PM MST Sunday the stage was 17.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 1:55 PM MST Sunday was 17.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.0 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 21.8 feet on 02/15/1995. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Maricopa, AZ can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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