FLOOD WARNING FOR THE UPSTREAM RELEASE OF PAINTED ROCK DAM ON THE GILA RIVER REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST TUESDAY
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* WHAT...Flooding caused by upstream dam release continues.
* WHERE...Maricopa County in south central Arizona...
Northeastern Yuma County in southwestern Arizona...
* WHEN...Until 1100 AM MST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is expected. Low-water crossings are
likely to become inundated with water and may not be passable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 724 PM MST, water releases from Painted Rock Dam continue with
flow peaking at 3000 cfs. A streamflow gauge immediately
downstream also indicated a stage of 9.93 feet.
- Flooding is expected along the Gila River.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Farmlands and low-water crossings along the Gila River.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What to do: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Map data: NWS, OpenFreeMap, OpenStreetMap
Tornado history within 25 miles of Surprise
20 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Surprise since 1950, injuring 6 people. The most recent was on September 27, 2025 (rated unknown).