MOHAVE, AZ — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is ongoing.
* WHERE...South Central Mohave County in northwestern Arizona.
* WHEN...Until 1015 AM MST.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 454 AM MST, Burro Creek at Highway 93 has risen to 17.9 feet, which is a record crest level. Trout Creek above Knight Creek has also observed sharp rises. Significant flooding is expected on the Big Sandy near Wikieup, cresting above Major Flood Stage. Flooding is already occurring in the warned area as a result of rainfall Saturday night through Sunday morning with amounts between 1 and 3 inches. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Wikieup. - 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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