GREENLEE, AZ — ...The National Weather Service in Tucson has issued a Flood Advisory for the following rivers in Arizona...
Gila River at Duncan affecting Greenlee County.
For the Upper Gila...including Gila River near Solomon, Gila River at Duncan, Gila River at Calva...elevated river levels are forecast.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall from this past weekend is expected.
* WHERE...Gila River at Duncan.
* WHEN...From this morning to Wednesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Action Stage: Water could begin to impact the dike structure that protects Duncan.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM MST Tuesday the stage was 12.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 18.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.3 feet between 8 PM MST and midnight MST. - Action stage is 16.0 feet. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Greenlee, 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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