Issued: Fri Oct 30 | 9:10 PM
In effect for: Maricopa, AZ
Severe: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Immediate
At 910 PM MST, Local law enforcement reported multiple water rescues
within the warned area. Between 0.75 and 2.25 inches of rain have
fallen. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is
expected.
HAZARD…Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE…Law enforcement reported.
IMPACT…Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include…
Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Piestewa Peak Park, Camelback Mountain
and Arizona State Fairgrounds.
Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
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