GILA, AZ; Yavapai, AZ — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...The Verde River in Yavapai and Gila counties.
* WHEN...Until 800 PM MST.
* IMPACTS...Structures are flooded. Roads are closed and impassable due to flooding. Deadly flooding over low-water crossings.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 511 PM MST, water levels on the Verde River have fallen, with both Clarkdale and Camp Verde nearing flood stage. An additional minor rise to flood stage is possible at Camp Verde later this evening, however water levels are expected to continue to fall thereafter. - For the Verde River at Clarkdale: At 4:00pm the stage was 13.12 feet. Flood Stage is 12.0 feet. Forecast: Water levels are forecast to continue to fall, falling below flood stage by this evening. Impacts: At 10.0 feet: High flow could lead to bank erosion and water ponding in backwater catch basins. At 12.0 feet: Nuisance flooding of property along riverbanks. - For the Verde River near Camp Verde: At 4:00pm the stage was 16.71 feet. Flood Stage is 17.0 feet. Forecast: A crest of 17.58 feet is expected this evening. Impacts: At 17.0 feet: Water begins to flood sites and lower road at Verde River RV Resort and Cottages. At 19.0 feet: Flooding begins in Horseshoe Bend area just upstream of Camp Verde. Several properties and homes begin to flood along the Verde River downstream in Camp Verde to Beasley Flat area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Cottonwood, Camp Verde, Verde Village, Clarkdale, Middle Verde, Verde Lakes, Mountain View Estates, Childs Power Plant, Dead Horse Ranch State Park, Tuzigoot National Monument, and Rockin' River Ranch State Park. - Additional information is available at weather.gov/flagstaff.
Flooding in Gila, AZ; Yavapai, 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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