Stay away or be swept away! Strong currents can be dangerous for kayakers.

FLOOD WARNING FOR A DAM RELEASE NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Flooding caused by upstream dam release continues. * WHERE...A portion of south central Arizona, including the following county, Maricopa. * WHEN...Until 500 PM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...lowland flooding of recreational areas along the Verde River downstream of Bartlett Dam. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 813 AM MST, water releases from Bartlett Lake continue to decrease, however recreation areas along the Verde River may still be dangerous due to strong currents, increased water levels, and cold water temperatures. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Fort McDowell, Needle Rock Recreation Site, Verde River Recreation Site, and Riverside Campground just below Bartlett Dam. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood