GRAHAM, AZ — ...Observed flooding changed to Major severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Arizona...
Gila River Near Gila River near Solomon affecting Graham County.
For the Upper Gila...including Gila River near Solomon...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Gila River near Gila River near Solomon.
* WHEN...Until late tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, Several homes and businesses flooded, mostly on north sides of Solomon, Safford, and Thatcher. Bridges may be overtopped.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:30 AM MST Monday the stage was 25.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 19.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 3:30 AM MST Monday was 25.3 feet. - Forecast...The river will oscillate above flood stage with a maximum value of 26.0 feet early this morning. It will fall below flood stage late this afternoon. - Flood stage is 21.0 feet. - Flood History...No available flood history. - 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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