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Flood Warning issued November 10 at 8:00AM MST until November 17 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

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NWS Phoenix issued a flood warning through 11:00 a.m. MST on November 17 for Maricopa County and northeastern Yuma County, Arizona. Flooding from releases at Painted Rock Dam is expected, including along the Gila River; the releases had started and were expected to increase.

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  • Affected location: Maricopa County and northeastern Yuma County, Arizona
  • NWS Phoenix issued a flood warning through 11:00 a.m.
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The warning says flooding and potentially impassable low-water crossings are expected in two Arizona counties.

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Confidence
8/10
Geographic reach
3/10
Global importance
3/10
Impact magnitude
4/10
Urgency
6/10

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