Occurred Nov 6, 2026, 8:29:00 PM UTC

First published Nov 7, 2026, 1:36:16 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 7, 2026, 1:36:16 AM UTC

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Flood Warning — NWS Phoenix AZ

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Flood Warning issued November 6 at 1:29PM MST until November 6 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

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A flood warning covers Maricopa County, Arizona, where upstream releases from Bartlett Dam are causing flooding along the Salt River. The source says recreation on or near the river is unsafe and the warning lasts until 11:00 PM MST on November 6.

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Affected location: Maricopa County

Illustrative image: Hoover Dam on the side of Nevada , Nevada/ Arizona , USA The Hoover Dam is a monumental dam on the Colorado River between the states of Nevada and Arizona. It was built between 1931 and 1936 during the Great Depression and was one of the largest construction projects of its time. Thousands of workers were involved; the construction was considered a technical masterpiece. The dam is named after President Herbert Hoover, who promoted the project politically. The enormous arch dam is around 221 met — Dietmar Rabich/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

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Why it matters

Flooding is occurring along the Salt River, and the source warns that recreation on or near it is unsafe.

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Confidence: 7/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
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Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
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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 6 at 1:29PM MST until November 6 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

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