GILA, AZ — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Gila County in east central Arizona...
* WHEN...Until 1215 PM MST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of Tonto Creek and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Tonto Creek continues to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 248 AM MST, a streamflow gauge on Tonto Creek north of Tonto Basin rose above action stage, with a stage height of 4.73 feet at 215 AM MST. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly along Tonto Creek in the warned area. Please use the Tonto Creek Bridge for all travel across the creek. Bar X Crossing, and any other low water crossings, will likely become impassable. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Tonto Basin. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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.
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