NWS Phoenix AZFA.W 0038November 3, 2026
Flood Warning: Maricopa, AZ
The National Weather Service office in Phoenix issued a flood warning for Maricopa in Arizona, in force until 8:00 p.m. local time on November 5. It was the 38th 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 47.6 hours
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Phoenix AZ
- Area
- Maricopa
- State
- Arizona
- Level
- Warning
- Issued
- 8:22 p.m. MST, November 3, 2026
- Expires
- 8:00 p.m. MST, November 5, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Severe, Likely, Immediate
- VTEC event
- KPSR FA.W 0038
- 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...Urban areas and small streams flooding caused by upstream dam release continues. * WHERE...Maricopa County in south central Arizona... * WHEN...Until 800 PM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is occurring. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. Flooding of low water crossings across the Salt River downstream of Tempe Town Lake is occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 821 PM MST, dam operators reported water release from Tempe Town Lake. Flooding due to a dam floodgate release will continue. - Flooding is occurring along the Salt River. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Mainly rural areas of Maricopa County. - 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.
Source: National Weather Service: the notice at its source. The text is the agency's, unedited. A U.S. Government work, in the public domain.