Occurred Nov 4, 2026, 8:22:00 PM UTC

First published Nov 5, 2026, 12:48:15 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 5, 2026, 12:48:15 AM UTC

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Flood Warning — NWS Phoenix AZ

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Flood Warning issued November 4 at 1:22PM MST until November 5 at 2:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

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A flood warning reports ongoing flooding along the Verde River between Bartlett Lake and the Salt River in Maricopa County, Arizona, caused by an upstream dam release. The warning says recreation on or near the river is unsafe and remains in effect until 2:00 PM MST on November 5.

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Affected location: Verde River between Bartlett Lake and the Salt River, Maricopa County

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Why it matters

Flooding is occurring and the source warns of unsafe river recreation and danger from flooded roads.

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Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 8/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 4/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Urgency: 7/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

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U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS Flood Warning issued November 4 at 1:22PM MST until November 5 at 2:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

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