GILA, AZ — FFWFGZ
The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for... The Billy Fire scar in... Gila County in east central Arizona...
* Until noon MST.
* At 856 AM MST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain over the Billy Fire scar. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding in and around the Billy Fire scar.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of areas in and around the Billy Fire scar.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Sierra Ancha Wilderness.
This includes State Route 288 between mile markers 273 and 286.
This includes the following recreation areas and campgrounds... Reynolds Creek Campground, Rose Creek Campground, Coon Creek Campground and Elks Youth Camp.
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.
Verified by Alert USA • NWS