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Flood Statement National Weather Service Phoenix AZ 559 AM MST Thu Nov 5 2026 ...FLOOD WARNING FOR THE UPSTREAM RELEASE OF TEMPE TOWN LAKE ON THE SALT AND GILA RIVERS REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST SATURDAY... * 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 559 AM 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 14500 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 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. && LAT...LON 3337 11232 3337 11238 3330 11274 3323 11275 3320 11269 3300 11267 3297 11274 3302 11298 3307 11303 3308 11301 3306 11285 3303 11277 3305 11271 3318 11274 3321 11278 3332 11279 3333 11270 3341 11240 3339 11235 3339 11226