GRAHAM, AZ — ...The National Weather Service in Tucson has issued a Flood Advisory for the following rivers in Arizona...
Gila River Near Gila River at Calva affecting Graham County.
For the Upper Gila...including Gila River near Solomon, Gila River at Duncan, Gila River at Calva...elevated river levels are forecast.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall from the past weekend is expected.
* WHERE...Gila River near Gila River at Calva.
* WHEN...From this morning to late Thursday night.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Low-lying riparian areas flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM MST Tuesday the stage was 11.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above action stage between 4 PM MST and 6 PM MST this afternoon and will crest at 16.9 feet between 4 AM MST and 8 AM MST Wednesday morning. - Action stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - 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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