Occurred Nov 7, 2026, 5:25:00 PM UTC

First published Nov 8, 2026, 1:03:15 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 9, 2026, 1:28:16 AM UTC

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Flood Warning — NWS Phoenix AZ

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Flood Warning issued November 7 at 10:25AM MST until November 8 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

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The warning reports ongoing flooding along the Verde River in Maricopa County, Arizona, from an upstream dam release. Recreation on or near the river is described as unsafe, and the alert says to turn around.

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Affected location: Maricopa County, Arizona

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The source reports active river flooding and unsafe conditions for recreation in the affected area.

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Nov 8, 2026, 2:31 PM UTC
The warning reports ongoing flooding along the Verde River in Maricopa County, Arizona, from an upstream dam release. Recreation on or near the river is described as unsafe, and the alert says to turn around.
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Nov 8, 2026, 2:26 PM UTC
Event: Flood Warning. Affected area: Maricopa, AZ. Severity: Severe; urgency: Expected; certainty: Likely. * WHAT...Flooding caused by upstream dam releases continues. * WHERE...Maricopa County in south central Arizona... * WHEN...Until 1100 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of the Salt River is occurring. Recreation on or near the Salt River will be unsafe. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 721 AM MST, An upstream floodgate release at Bartlett Dam continues to cause flooding in the warned area. A streamflow gauge on the Verde River near the Salt River confluence measured a flow exceeding 1800 cfs. - Flooding is occurring along the Salt River. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Mainly recreational areas along the river around and downstream of the Verde and Salt River c
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