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WeatherSunday, November 8

A flood warning for the Salt River below Granite Reef Dam runs until 11 p.m. today

The Good Day Gilbert teamFrom today’s edition · 1 min read · 2 sources

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If you drive near the Salt River, check your route first. The National Weather Service issued a flood warning Saturday morning for Maricopa County because of upstream dam releases. Flooding is occurring on the river below and at low water crossings upstream of , including McKellips Road.

A gauge below Granite Reef Dam read around 2,000 cfs

Source: azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic

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Value
Released from the dam1,400 cfs
Gauge downstream2,000 cfs

At 7:17 a.m. Saturday, dam operators reported around 1,400 cubic feet per second () coming out of Granite Reef Dam. Turn around, don't drown: we suggest skipping any flooded road.

Tempe Town Lake stays shut too. The city says fishing and boating are closed until further notice.

  • Warning ends: 11 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8
  • Flooded: Salt River from Granite Reef Dam to Tempe Town Lake
  • Also off-limits at the lake: rowing, pedal boats, paddleboards

The flood warning started Saturday and runs through Sunday night

  1. Nov. 6Tempe says fishing and boating stay closed at until further notice.
  2. Nov. 7The National Weather Service issues a flood warning at 7:20 a.m.
  3. Nov. 8The flood warning is set to run until 11 p.m. MST.

Sources: azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic, 12News

Sources: azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic, 12News

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