What is happening
* WHAT...Flooding caused by runoff from excessive rainfall and upstream dam releases continues. * WHERE...Maricopa County in south central Arizona... * WHEN...Until 200 PM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of the Verde River between Bartlett Lake and the Salt River is occurring. Recreation on or near the Verde River will be unsafe. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 924 PM MST, a USGS gauge on the Verde River below Bartlett Dam measured a stage above 25 ft and a flow around 60,000 cfs. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Rio Verde and Fort McDowell. - 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. Flooding is occurring. It is important to know where you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.
