What was issued
* WHAT...Flooding caused by upstream dam release is expected.
* WHERE...Maricopa County in south central Arizona...
Northeastern Yuma County in southwestern Arizona...
* WHEN...Until 1100 AM MST Tuesday Nov 17.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is expected. Low-water crossings are
likely to become inundated with water and may not be passable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 754 AM MST, water releases from Painted Rock Dam have started.
The amount of water released will increase during the next couple
of days, peaking at 3000 cfs.
- Flooding is expected along the Gila River.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Farmlands and low-water crossings along the Gila River.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What you should do
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.
Affected area