NWS Phoenix AZFA.W 0014November 2, 2026
Flood Warning: Maricopa, AZ
The National Weather Service office in Phoenix issued a flood warning for Maricopa in Arizona, in force until 11:45 a.m. local time on November 5. It was the 14th areal flood warning the NWS office in Phoenix issued in 2026. Arizona had 62 flood warnings in November 2026, against 1 in an average November of 2008-2025 (Arizona's flood warnings by year).
Warning
In force for 3 days
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Phoenix AZ
- Area
- Maricopa
- State
- Arizona
- Level
- Warning
- Issued
- 11:30 a.m. MST, November 2, 2026
- Expires
- 11:45 a.m. MST, November 5, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Severe, Likely, Expected
- VTEC event
- KPSR FA.W 0014
- Official source
- National Weather Service: the notice at its source
Flood Warnings in Arizona since 2008Every warning type in Arizona
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The notice as issued
* WHAT...Flooding caused by upstream dam release continues. * WHERE...Maricopa County in south central Arizona... * WHEN...Until 1145 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of the Salt River below Granite Reef Dam is occurring. Flooding of low water crossings across the Salt River upstream of Tempe Town Lake, including McKellips Road, is occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1127 AM MST, the Maricopa County Flood Control District stream gage downstream of Granite Reef Dam showed flows over 52,000 cfs. - Flooding is occurring along the Salt River. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Salt River between Granite Reef Dam and Tempe Town Lake. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What the agency told people to do
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 or is imminent. 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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