Flood Warning

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Flood Statement National Weather Service Phoenix AZ 721 AM MST Wed Nov 4 2026 ...FLOOD WARNING FOR THE UPSTREAM RELEASE OF GRANITE REEF DAM ON THE SALT RIVER REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1145 AM MST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Flooding caused by upstream dam releases continues. * WHERE...Maricopa County in south central Arizona... * WHEN...Until 1145 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of the Salt River below Granite Reef Dam is occurring. Flooding of low water crossings across the Salt River upstream of Tempe Town Lake, including McKellips Road, is occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 656 AM MST, dam operators reported around 23000 cfs was being released from Granite Reef Dam. Flooding due to a dam floodgate release will continue. - Flooding is occurring along the Salt River. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Salt River between Granite Reef Dam and Tempe Town Lake. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. Flooding is occurring. It is important to know where you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks. && LAT...LON 3351 11169 3349 11173 3348 11180 3345 11186 3344 11187 3343 11189 3343 11191 3344 11191 3344 11189 3346 11186 3347 11184 3349 11181 3350 11180 3350 11178 3349 11175 3352 11170 3352 11169