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Flooding ongoing along Indian Bend Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona

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A flood warning covers Maricopa County until 3:15 a.m. MST, with flooding already occurring along Indian Bend Wash and low-water crossings inundated. The warning advises people not to drive on flooded roads.

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  • Affected location: Maricopa County, Arizona
  • A flood warning covers Maricopa County until 3:15 a.m.
This space radar image illustrates the recent rapid urban development occurring along the lower Colorado River at the Nevada/Arizona state line. Lake Mojave is the dark feature that occupies the river valley in the upper half of the image.
Illustrative image: This space radar image illustrates the recent rapid urban development occurring along the lower Colorado River at the Nevada/Arizona state line. Lake Mojave is the dark feature that occupies the river valley in the upper half of the image. — NASA/JPL/NASA Image and Video Library, NASA Media Usage Guidelines
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Flooding is already occurring, and the warning says some low-water crossings may not be passable.

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Confidence
8/10
Geographic reach
2/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
4/10
Urgency
8/10

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