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.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of south central Arizona, including the
following county, Maricopa. Primarily for the normally dry New
River.
* WHEN...Until 1045 PM MST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 743 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in New River. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has
fallen.
- New River is the most likely place to experience minor
flooding.
This includes the following streams and drainages...
Agua Fria River, Cave Creek, Deadman Wash, Skunk Creek, New
River and North Canyon Creek.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Phoenix and New River.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood