Alertes en vigueurMaricopa

What: Flooding caused by upstream dam release continues.
Where: Maricopa County in south central Arizona
When: Until 200 PM MST Saturday.
Impacts: Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable.
Additional Details: - At 840 PM MST, upstream floodgate release from Tempe Town Lake and continued releases from Granite Reef Dam farther upstream has lead to flooding in the warned area. A US Army Core of Engineers streamflow gauge on the Gila River showed a flow near Old US 80 was around 27000 cfs. - Flooding is occurring along the Salt and Gila Rivers. - Some locations that will experience flooding include Goodyear, Painted Rock Dam, Liberty, Phoenix International Raceway and Arlington. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.