GILA, AZ; Maricopa, AZ — ...The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Arizona...
Salt River Near Roosevelt affecting Maricopa and Gila Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. The stage has been observed above the flood of record.
* WHERE...Salt River near Roosevelt.
* WHEN...From early this morning to this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 30.0 feet, Water reaches Flood Stage.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:30 AM MST Monday the stage was 30.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 24.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 1:30 AM MST Monday was 30.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 9.5 feet late Sunday evening. - Flood stage is 30.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 30.1 feet on 01/08/1993. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Gila, AZ; Maricopa, 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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