MARICOPA, AZ — ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Arizona...
Agua Fria River Above Rock Springs affecting Maricopa County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Agua Fria River above Rock Springs.
* WHEN...Until this morning.
* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Minor Flood Stage is reached. Inundation of low lying areas closest to the river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:00 AM MST Monday the stage was 16.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 2:00 AM MST Monday was 20.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early this morning and continue falling to 3.6 feet late Sunday evening. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.9 feet on 08/29/1988. - 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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