GREENLEE, AZ — ...The National Weather Service in Tucson has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Arizona...
San Francisco River At San Francisco River at Clifton affecting Greenlee County.
For the San Francisco...including San Francisco River at Clifton... Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...San Francisco River at San Francisco River at Clifton.
* WHEN...From late tonight to Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, Minor flood stage (30,000 cfs) water approaches the bottom of railroad bridge and debris may build up. Highway 191 bridge likely closed. Possible precautionary evacuations for north Clifton and the eastside including the north Clifton RV park.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM MST Sunday the stage was 22.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 22.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage between late tonight to a crest of 25.0 feet late tonight. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 24.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 25.3 feet on 01/18/1993. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Greenlee, 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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