GRAHAM, AZ — ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Arizona...
Gila River near Solomon affecting Graham County.
* WHAT...Bankfull to Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Gila River near Solomon.
* WHEN...Until Tuesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 21.0 feet, Agricultural flooding begins from Solomon down to Thatcher. Water begins to threaten bridge approaches in the Safford Valley.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM MST Monday the stage was 19.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 19.0 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise to 20.7 feet late tonight and through the early morning. It will then fall to 15.4 feet late tomorrow evening. It will rise to 18.5 feet early Wednesday morning. It will then fall again and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 21.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 20.8 feet on 10/02/1983. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Graham, AZ can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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