MARICOPA, AZ — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall and upstream dam release continues.
* WHERE...Maricopa County in south central Arizona...
* WHEN...Until 800 AM MST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of the Verde River between Bartlett Lake and the Salt River is occurring. Flooding of low water crossings across the Verde River is imminent or occurring and recreation on the Verde River may be unsafe.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 628 AM MST, a USGS gauge on the Verde River, just north of where it meets the Salt River, measured a stage of 7.98 ft and a flow of 3420 cfs. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Rio Verde and Fort McDowell. - 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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