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Today’s edition · Tues., Nov. 3

SRP sends storm runoff down the Salt River; Tempe Town Lake closed

Plus, SRP's board weighs a data center pause, and a rescued Mesa owl goes free

The Mesa Today team2 stories15 sources5 min read

WeatherTop story

SRP is sending storm runoff down the Salt River, and Tempe Town Lake is closed to boats

SRP's releases reach up to 403,000 gallons per second after the storm

Over 6 inches
of rain in Munds Park, Forest Lakes and Oak Creek
Over 4 inches
in McCormick Ranch and north Scottsdale, about half a year's rain
Up to 403,000
gallons per second released by SRP

Sources: AZ Family, azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic

A storm dropped more than 6 inches of rain on parts of Arizona, and flood warnings remain posted. The National Weather Service says flooding on major waterways, including the Salt River, could persist through the week.

To make room in its reservoirs, increased releases to approximately 54,000 cubic feet per second from Bartlett and Stewart Mountain. Reservoirs on the Salt and Verde rivers saw record-breaking inflows, and a fall release is rare: SRP typically releases in spring, when snowmelt becomes runoff.

  • reopening: no date; staff evaluating conditions
  • Mormon Flat dam maintenance: still on as planned
  • Storm cause: likely El Niño

If you cross the Salt on , check conditions first. SRP's Granite Reef Dam releases flooded low water crossings upstream of Tempe Town Lake on Oct. 31, McKellips included. Tempe closed the lake to on-water recreation out of caution over the flow and debris.

Rain, releases and a lake closure built up over four days

  1. Oct. 30First storm drops a tenth of an inch to over an inch around metro Phoenix.
  2. Oct. 31 starts Granite Reef Dam releases, flooding Salt River low water crossings.
  3. Nov. 1Tempe closes to on-water recreation until further notice.
  4. Nov. 2SRP says releases are up to about 54,000 cubic feet per second.

Sources: azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic, KTAR News 92.3 FM, AZ Family

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Utilities

SRP's board is weighing a temporary pause on new data centers

If you get power from , this one's for you. Board members consulted utility staff Monday about curtailing new data center interconnection agreements, amid concerns that residential customers may end up subsidizing the AI data center boom's energy bill.

Director-at-large Krista O'Brien said she's heard SRP plans to grow by 4,700 megawatts by 2035, with 3,000 of those megawatts going to data centers. SRP's chief legal executive, Michael O'Connor, said that seemed plausible.

Board members heard data centers could take 3,000 of 4,700 new megawatts

Source: KJZZ

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SRP planned growth by 20354,700 MW
Data centers' share3,000 MW

O'Connor said a moratorium is unlikely to pass because state law says SRP must serve any eligible customer in its territory, including parts of Mesa, Tempe and Chandler. John Tucker, SRP's director of financial strategy, said data centers pay more than it costs to serve them.

80%of a data center's peak demand costs SRP collects up front

Tucker called it an industry-leading level for developer collateral.

Source: KJZZ

  • Transmission costs: SRP also collects collateral on them
  • Some bills to data centers: nine figures, Tucker said
  • Water supply: little public talk before executive session

And a gentler SRP note: a great horned owl once tangled in fishing line on a Mesa power line is back in the wild, released at a Mesa park by the SRP worker who saved her. cared for her first.

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News Notes

The Craftsman

Mesa economic development officials are working on an agreement with developers for The Craftsman, a proposed mixed-use project at Hawes and Elliot roads. Plans include 380 apartments and 40,000 square feet of commercial space, with 10,000 square feet set aside for high-end restaurants. ABC15 Arizona

Home prices

The Valley's median home price was flat at $450,000 in September compared with a year ago, according to the Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service. Even so, central Phoenix ZIP code 85012 posted the biggest jump, 44.2%, to a median of $724,500 for the year ended Sept. 30. Copper Courier

Cardinals

Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur said Monday that Gardner Minshew will move into the starter's role after leading a 14-point comeback in a 33-30 overtime win over the Dallas Cowboys. Minshew finished with 188 yards passing and three touchdowns. Rookie Carson Beck moves into the backup role over Jacoby Brissett. AZ FamilyArizona Sports

Cardinals and Sun Devils both won their latest games

  • Arizona Cardinals33
    Dallas Cowboys30
    FinalCardinals won in overtime on Sunday.
  • Eastern Tennessee State Buccaneers65
    Arizona State Sun Devils75
    FinalMonday night at Desert Financial Arena.

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Sun Devils

Arizona State opened the Randy Bennett era with a 75-65 win over Eastern Tennessee State on Monday night at Desert Financial Arena. Paulius Murauskas had 21 points and nine rebounds. Arizona Sports

Home

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Mesa Todayto me · Tues., Nov. 36:00 a.m.

SRP sends storm runoff down the Salt River; Tempe Town Lake closed

Plus, SRP's board weighs a data center pause, and a rescued Mesa owl goes free

The TLDR

  1. SRP is releasing storm runoff; Tempe Town Lake is closed to boats
  2. SRP's board is weighing a temporary pause on new data centers
  3. A rescued Mesa owl is back in the wild
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