Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Phoenix, AZ
Issued by NWS Phoenix, AZ
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WGUS85 KPSR 051259
FLSPSR
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
559 AM MST Thu Nov 5 2026
AZC013-052100-
/O.CON.KPSR.FA.W.0042.000000T0000Z-261105T2100Z/
/00000.0.DR.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Maricopa AZ-
559 AM MST Thu Nov 5 2026
...FLOOD WARNING FOR THE UPSTREAM RELEASE OF BARTLETT DAM ON THE SALT
RIVER REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by upstream dam release continues.
* WHERE...Maricopa County in south central Arizona...
* WHEN...Until 200 PM MST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of the Salt River is occurring. Recreation on or
near the Salt River will be unsafe.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 559 AM MST, an upstream floodgate release at Bartlett Dam is
causing flooding in the warned area.
- Flooding is occurring along the Salt River.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Mainly recreational areas along the river between the Verde and
Salt River conjunction and Stewart Mountain Dam.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
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LAT...LON 3351 11167 3351 11169 3352 11169 3353 11168
3355 11167 3355 11165 3354 11165
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