What is happening
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Maricopa County in south central Arizona... * WHEN...Until 1115 AM MST Tuesday. * 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 1040 AM MST, gauge reports indicated continued elevated flow in the New River downstream of New River Dam. Jomax Road may be overtopped and impassable. Downstream low water crossings to the Gila River will also become impassable. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Glendale, Avondale, Camelback Ranch and Arrowhead Mall. - Low water crossing at Lower Buckeye Road. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Official instructions
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.
