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City of Indian Wells, CA
Tuesday August 16th, 2022 :: 04:36 p.m. PDT

Alert

Flash Flood Warning until 07:30PM Tuesday

The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... Northeastern Imperial County in southeastern California...

* Until 730 PM PDT.

* At 436 PM PDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain have ended, but runoff continues near State Route 78 at Milpitas Wash. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... mainly rural areas of Northeastern Imperial County This includes the following streams and drainages... Colorado River and Milpitas Wash.

* AFFECTED AREAS: IMPERIAL, CA

Instructions:

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. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.

Address/Location
City of Indian Wells, CA
44950 Eldorado Dr
Indian Wells, CA 92210

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flash Flood Warning

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