GILA, AZ — FFWPSR
The National Weather Service in Phoenix has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for... Gila County in east central Arizona...
* Until 915 PM MST.
* At 724 PM MST, gauge reports indicated earlier thunderstorms produced heavy rain over Pinal Creek and Pinto Creek. Floodwater continues to flow northward within both of these creeks, leading to measured 4-7 foot rises. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Life threat
Flooding in Gila, 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.
Verified by Alert USA • NWS