MOHAVE, AZ — * WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southern Mohave County in northwestern Arizona...
* WHEN...Until noon MST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 901 AM MST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Between 0.25 and 0.5 inches of rain have fallen. Minor flooding and ponding of water is possible on area roadways. Normally dry washes may see water flowing at times. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Kingman, New Kingman-Butler, Dw Ranch Road, Blake Ranch Road, Windy Point Campground, Chloride, Packsaddle Campground, Hualapai Mountain Park, Wild Cow Campground, Golden Valley, Valentine, Dolan Springs, Pierce Ferry And Antares Roads and Hualapai Peak. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Mohave, 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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